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I can't go to the bathroom. i drank a laxative 2 days ago and didn't work. i drank a bowel cleaner last night and feel cramps but no action. help!

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Dr. Laura Anissian answered

Try enema: You have "loosened" up from above, but try an enema or glycerin suppository to get things going.

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Answered 12/1/2015

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A member asked:

I can't go to the bathroom. i drank a laxative 2 days ago and didn't work. i drank a bowel cleaner last night and feel cramps but no action. help!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Laura Anissian answered

Dr Saghafi and 2 doctors agreed

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