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I am having pebble poops, but lots of pebble poops and still pooping almost every day. they are not painful and typically i dont struggle to get them out. will a stool softener help get me back to being more regular?
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Better than a stool softener would be extra fiber, which can be in the form of Metamucil powder or a Metamucil bar. Drink plenty of fluids when you are increasing fiber like this. You will be happier in the long run. Good luck.
Answered 6/26/2023
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