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Constipated 2 weeks. tried fiber pills and increased foods in fiber, still pebble like bm's. tried magnesium pills, no difference. what is wrong??

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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Just a thought: YOU NEED TO DRINK MORE FLUIDS!!!!!! You need LIQUID with your FIBER to make it into firm waste! Just a though but I hope it helps! Dr Z

Answered 1/14/2017

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A member asked:

Constipated 2 weeks. tried fiber pills and increased foods in fiber, still pebble like bm's. tried magnesium pills, no difference. what is wrong??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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