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I really want to use the bathroom :(. What can i use

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i use Miralax in diluted apple juice. it sometimes takes a day to work, but it is safe to use.

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Thx guyz just bought miralax

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I wanted something that would re-set my own system so I started to use Align probiotic capsules. I use one a day and it has made a huge difference for me. The miralax etc work well for emergencies, but ideally we'd do something that keeps us happy full time.

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I came home and immediately started miralax, then the next day miralax and colace, the third day miralax, colace and milk of magnesia. Was a rough day, but the third day took care of it. Don't wait any longer!

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Milk of Magnesia

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Funny...I just called my surgeon about this. He said for the long term to do benefiber every day, but to get things moving to use a stool softener. I had been using miralax and colace together before calling him and he said he would prefer me not to use the miralax. Weird because I thought that was pretty safe. He said it was ok to continue the colace and add benefiber. I wish these doctors could all get together and make their minds up on a single recommendation! LOL

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