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I found out that my colon isn't emptying out properly, i've taken miralax (polyethylene glycol) and it hasn't been working, i'm not eating & losing weight. what do i do?
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See details: No colon will empty completely. If you have major constipation, see a gastroenterologist. Stop the laxatives.
Answered 11/24/2013
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