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Took miralax, (polyethylene glycol) had bm next day and the stool was about the length from my finger tips almost to my elbows, could that mean i'm eating too much?
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May be: Eating heavy food may result in bulky stool . Chronic constipation can result in bulky food after laxative.
Answered 8/8/2013
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