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I haven't moved my bowels for a month. i drink miralax (polyethylene glycol) everyday. what should i do?
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Go to MD: What do you mean by not having a bowel movement for one month? Do you mean that you have constipation for one month? I don't think anybody can survive without having any bowel movement for one month. Anyway, if that is so severe- you probably already have fecal impaction thus it would be difficult to be treated only with miralax (polyethylene glycol). You may need fecal deimpaction etc. You need further evaluation.
Answered 10/13/2012
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