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I take a laxative daily for now. About 4 weeks after surgery I was impacted for a couple of days. Had to take something. Once I got things moving it took a couple of days to get myself on a semi- regular schedule. I hate to be dependent on them, but I am terrified of not taking them now. I never want to go through that misery again. But...I will start weaning myself off of them soon. I've been able to eat meals that seem a little more normal over the past week or so and I am hoping that will help.

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I was taking Peri-colace, 1 at bed, and nothing was happening. So I started taking 2 at bed and still not being easy. I am still constipated and if I go it is like cement. I went today, like cement, and not to sound disgusting but there was a large amount blood in the toilet once I was done. I see here that people are taking laxatives and they're working. Can anyone give me names of the laxatives?

Thanks,

Wendy

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Sometimes a laxative needs a little help like an enema or suppository especially when your having problems like "cement feces"

It's a very serious thing and yes no one likes discussing it but here I believe we all have suffered and its a real concern.

I really really advise to use an enema or suppository so you can get things moving out.

Then start taking a regular stool softener of some sort

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Prunes. You actually can develop a liking for them. Really. I was suprised, but I actually do like them. They really are just like big, juicy raisins. If you like raisins, you probably will like prunes.

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Prunes. You actually can develop a liking for them. Really. I was suprised' date=' but I actually do like them. They really are just like big, juicy raisins. If you like raisins, you probably will like prunes.[/quote']

Yes!! I snack on them. They really help and you're right they are good!

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Too my relief, finally at 1:30am I got things moving!! Omg, I hope to never, ever, ever go through that again. I took MOM again today when I got home from work, knowing there is prob more!! After doing MOM for a week--- I am going to start taking Miralax daily. Thanks for all your support and knowing I am not alone!!

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My dr. has me taking Senna S. It's a mild laxative with a stool softener. It does the trick, but I'm not thrilled that I feel like I need to take 2 of them in the a.m. and 2 in the p.m. Trying to wean myself down, but don't ever want to get as bad off as I was when I started taking them.

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I have to take a ducolax pill 2-3 x a week. It works for me.

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Prunes. You actually can develop a liking for them. Really. I was suprised' date=' but I actually do like them. They really are just like big, juicy raisins. If you like raisins, you probably will like prunes.[/quote']

yes, these are very helpful....i take a couple in the a.m. & right before bedtime

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I take a mild laxative every other day. My doctor said that i might have to do this for a while.

what type laxative. I cant take mom I gag on it. Miralax takes to long to work

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Well.. I have been taking Miralax once daily for a few weeks and I am very regular now!

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Prunes don't do a thing for me, I've been eating several every day and nothing. Can anyone tell me how often you can take MOM , won't your body become dependent on it?

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Magnesium Citrate. Available at Walgreens over the counter. Taste like unsweetened Kool Aid. Refrigerate it to go down better. Drink all at once. takes only a couple of hours or less to work and clears you out completely with no stomach pains whatsoever. I keep some in the Fridge always. Works when nothing else does. I used it exclusively during my knee replacement recoveries due to severe Constipation from long term use of pain meds. That miserable blocked feeling was worse than the knee pain. I won't let that happen again.

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