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I've been constipated for about a week and a half now. i've tried miralax, prune juice, stool softeners, magnesium citrate, lactulose, coffee and drin
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Constipation. : Are you uncomfortable? Are you having any abdominal pain? Are you distended in your abdomen? I would think that at this point you should see a doctor and at least have an x-ray of your abdomen. More than a week is a bit long to not have a bowel movement.
Answered 5/30/2017
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