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A member asked:

No bm but paradoxical d in a week. tried lax, mom and senna tea.no nausea & now tried miralax (polyethylene glycol) today, still no bm.any suggestions?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Fecal impaction?: You might want to try glycerin suppositories and as a last resort you might try an enema.

Answered 6/1/2013

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