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Hello. i havent had a bm in almost 5 days. ive done a glycerin, colace (docusate sodium) and mirilax x 2.
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Exam: Miralax (polyethylene glycol) should be working and if not, see a GI specialist and also get checked for IBS-c.
Answered 2/9/2016
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