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I have not gone to the bathroom in 5 days iam really constipated , can you help me?
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Miralax (polyethylene glycol) and fluids: Try fluids and MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) and if no results see you doctor.
Answered 6/30/2014
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Fluids ; fiber: Fluids and fiber work wonders. It would be safe to try an over-the-counter laxative like miralax (polyethylene glycol). If you don't have results - or if new symptoms develop, please be evaluated!
Answered 8/26/2017
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