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Hi! i had constipation. my dr. told me to take citrate of magnesia--thank god i was able "to go." now that i went, what do i do or not do now....miralax, stay on the citrate of magnesia, nothing at all (i forgot to ask dr). what do i eat or not eat?
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Drink water : Adequate water intake is the biggest issue for most folks with constipation. Miralax helps keep that moisture in the bowel to avoid dry stools, and even taken daily won’t produce ‘laxative bowel’ issues. Some people do need a ‘push type’ laxative 2 times weekly, and I suggest dulcolax tabs for that. Adding fiber is a good idea for this and other health reasons. Good luck
Answered 9/15/2020
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