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Each evening, i experience strong abdominal and lower back cramping, followed by a bowel movement. is this normal to cramp so much before pooping?
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BM,s: It is not unusual but you may benefit from a bowel softener such as Metamucil on a daily basis
Answered 1/14/2017
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