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A member asked:
If i've stopped misusing laxatives in the last few months in ed recovery but found i can't bm normally, will fiber supplements/metamucil help?
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Most likely: If you over use laxatives, the colon can become dependent and require laxatives for a BM to occur. Metamucil and fiber will help, but you may need a daily or twice daily stool softener to help while your bowel habits return to normal. Try over the counter colace or miralax with metamucil each day. If not working, you may need to try something else.
Answered 3/14/2017
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Congratulations: on becoming free of laxative abuse. Your system needs to adjust to life w/out them because it used to think that was normal. Please adjust under the care of your doctor, who will offer safe and helpful treatment. Peace and good health.
Answered 3/15/2017
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