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30 weeks preg n have had issues w bowels hole preg. they have me on colace (docusate sodium) n milk mag. but nothing helps stomach feels full n bloated n i barely eat?

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Dr. John Biery answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Water: drink at least 64 oz. of water a day to hydrate you better this will help your constipation

Answered 8/27/2014

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Dr. William Schmidt answered

Your pregnancy: I think that represents the growth of the baby. I thinks its time to receheck with OB

Dr Biery agreed

Answered 8/27/2014

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A member asked:

30 weeks preg n have had issues w bowels hole preg. they have me on colace (docusate sodium) n milk mag. but nothing helps stomach feels full n bloated n i barely eat?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. John Biery answered

Dr. William Schmidt answered

Dr Biery agreed

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