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26 year old female. suffering from chronic constipation. diagnosed with ibs. eating healthy and active 5 days a week 2.5l water a day. have seen a dietician. enemas -have to take them weekly or nothing happens they work but bowels never feel empty.

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New meds: While new Rx meds like Amitiza and Linzess are indicated for IBS with constipation, you require a prescription. Until you get one or instead, try generic miralax 1-2 capfuls daily, and/or dried fruit like prunes, dates, figs, apricots. Generic Dulcolax (stimulant) may also help, but should NOT be used daily. Good luck

Answered 8/6/2020

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A member asked:

26 year old female. suffering from chronic constipation. diagnosed with ibs. eating healthy and active 5 days a week 2.5l water a day. have seen a dietician. enemas -have to take them weekly or nothing happens they work but bowels never feel empty.

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