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Happy fourth of july doctors! i seem to get occasional constipation, but when i eat dairy my bowel movements are looser. can i take something like benefiber or metamucil or miralax to keep my bowel movements similar to how they are after i eat dairy?

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Yes you can

Answered 7/5/2023

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A member asked:

Happy fourth of july doctors! i seem to get occasional constipation, but when i eat dairy my bowel movements are looser. can i take something like benefiber or metamucil or miralax to keep my bowel movements similar to how they are after i eat dairy?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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Doctor gave me Metamucil for my bowel problems and it is giving me cramps. is that normal? Metamucil works better for me than benefiber. Help?

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I went to the doctor and have been prescribed Miralax for 3 days. I have noticed no diff. in bowel movements. An x-ray showed constipation from the beginning of the colon to the stomach. What can be done to help move things along until my gastro appt?

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