A member asked:

I have bad constipation, only get relief through laxative, i exercise and trying to eat health but no relief. its been an on going issue for a few years now. ?

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Some other disease?: Each person with constipation needs to be sure there is no other disease causing it. If constipation is just due to slow movement of the food and poop through the gut, things to try are vegetables, prune juice, prunes, fiber-plus-water, polyethylene glycol, Senokot or other senna, milk of magnesia, etc... Make a symptom and "laxatives" diary for the doctor, who might try Linzess or Amitiza.

Answered 6/9/2020

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Constipation: How much water do you drink per day? How much dietary fiber do you take in? One thing which I have found works really well for constipation is acupuncture.

Answered 1/2/2021

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