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Can't have a bowl movement unless i drink a tea that makes me go every night..without it it takes bout 3-4 days before i can go and it's harder to go.

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Dr. Roy Arnold answered

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Osmotic laxative: Try using an osmotic laxative like Miralax (polyethylene glycol 3350) Begin with every other day and adjust the dose as needed. At the same time fortify your bowel bacteria with natural probiotics like yogurt, sauerkraut, kimchee or kfir. You should see improvement within several weeks. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Answered 9/17/2014

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A member asked:

Can't have a bowl movement unless i drink a tea that makes me go every night..without it it takes bout 3-4 days before i can go and it's harder to go.

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Dr. Roy Arnold answered

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