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Had constipation. doctor gave me miralax (polyethylene glycol). seemed to do the trick but now i have a constant stomach pressure and i can't eat as much as i used to.
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See Your Doctor: While your constipation was treated, there may have been an underlying cause for the constipation that is still affecting you. See your doctor for an evaluation.
Answered 3/22/2020
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