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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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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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