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Constipated for a month. started movicol four days ago. 3 x per day. have had a bowel movement each day but no complete relief and still not back to normal yet.considering micro lax enema. safe to mix osmotic micro lax with iso-osmotic movicol? 42yrs
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Fiber and water: You may take a fiber laxative like Metamucil and drink enough water daily so that your urine is colorless. For the long term you may try to increase your intake of fiber foods. Consult this site for fiber foods. http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/high-fiber-foods/art-20050948 Wish you good health!
Answered 1/13/2021
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Incomplete relief: Since you are passing stool, we can rule out complete obstruction by impacted stool. However I would prefer to see you consult a physician who will take a thorough history of your symptoms, and perform an abdominal and rectal exam and then advise you about testing, if any, as well as treatment along with advice concerning good bowel practice to avoid constipation. In the meantime try suppositorie
Answered 1/13/2021
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