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I'm getting really fed up of the constipation situation. any new meds that don't cause diarrhea?
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Package & deliver: Constipation will occur when the residual poo remains too long in the large colon & extracts too much moisture.One basic self rx is to begin scheduled emptying, regardless of body urges, several times a day.On arising, after meals, whenever, to draw the poo along toward the outlet.Avoid constipating foods.Starting the rehab with an enema & following up with a wetting agent like MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) may help.
Answered 6/30/2014
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The best: The best meds for constipation are cheap: proper diet and proper fluid intake. Eat a high fiber diet and you don't need fiber supplements. Drink 80 - 100 ounces of non alcoholic, non caffeniated fluids every day. You must break bad habits if you want any relief. There is no magic pill that can replace a helathy lifestyle!
Answered 3/26/2013
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