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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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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Exam: Miralax (polyethylene glycol) should be working and if not, see a GI specialist and also get checked for IBS-c.

Dr Holzman agreed

Answered 2/9/2016

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A member asked:

Hello. i havent had a bm in almost 5 days. ive done a glycerin, colace (docusate sodium) and mirilax x 2.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Holzman agreed

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