A member asked:

I drink plenty of water, take stool softeners, extra fiber, and digestive advantage. i'm still constipated. i don't know what else to do.

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Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

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! senna cascara ios not good long term and causes melanosis coli which stains.

Answered 11/27/2017

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Dr. Brian Lynch answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Constipation: I'm sorry you don't give us any medical history . Have you been checked out? You're at an age where colonoscopy might be in order. It is a visual examination of your bowel.

Answered 1/19/2014

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