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What is the fastest way to not be constipated if stool softeners don't work .
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Fastest ?: The fastest way to relieve constipation is first with a fleet enema (sodium bisphosphate) or drinking a bottle of magnesium citrate. A high fiber diet along with drinking lots of water daily is the best way to avoid constipation longterm.
Answered 9/3/2013
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Constipation: Fastest way is an enema. Other ways. Magnesium citrate (8 oz) - assuming no kidney disease. Also MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) in high doses for folks over 12 use 238gms of powdered MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) in 64 oz of gatorade and drink over 12 hours. Don't eat anything else just clear liquids. That will clean you out very well!
Answered 1/2/2015
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