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I have been constipated for 5 days and desperately want relief. would taking a double dose of miralax (34mg) help with this? or would a stimulant laxative be more effective? can i eat even though ive been constipated this long?
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Can call Dr on video: A 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, then the things to try are vegetables, water, prune juice, prunes, fiber with water, Miralax (polyethylene glycol) Senokot or other senna, milk of magnesia, other laxatives, enema... Doctor can evaluate; prescribe medication if needed.
Answered 10/6/2020
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