I go days without producing a bm. i take softners and miralax (polyethylene glycol). i worry something is seriously wrong. i eat everyday but no bm occurs for several days.

Constipation: Having bowel movement upto every 3 days could be normal for some patients. However, if you have longer that this and stool is hard, required straining is abnormal. Try to have adequate hydration, consume adequate amount of fiber, add fiber supplement (goal of 25-30 grams of fiber total). Make sure you titrate fiber intake. Do not take high amount of fiber at start. Can take MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) twice/day.