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I take stool softeners to deal with my constipation. the result is too many trips to the bathroom. i was told to take tums (calcium carbonate). i am not sure it works.?
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Fiber: If stool softeners are "too" effective, i recommend a daily trial of fiber and stopping the stool softeners.
Answered 10/4/2016
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