Tammy Meyers 5 Posted January 3, 2014 Someone posted about a month ago some stuff to take over the counter. I take Miralax daily and it don't help. Need other suggestions. ASAP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beach Lover 1,084 Posted January 3, 2014 You can also take Colace. I take 2 every morning with my coffee and if you are in dire need you can always do an enema. This will relieve you quickly. Some say milk of magnesia works for them as well. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sassy Pants1 186 Posted January 3, 2014 I use Dulcolax. They are super tiny coated pills. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tammy Meyers 5 Posted January 3, 2014 I was taken Walmart stool softener. I will make sure to take two every morning from now on. I used hot tea. Saturday 12/28/2014 I picked my up a cup of sugar free Cappuccino not thinking and within One hour I went to the bathroom. This is crazy and don't like having to keep track of when I go to the restroom. Thanks for the help. 1 Beach Lover reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gomekast 559 Posted January 3, 2014 Any caffeine free tea works for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McButterpants 2,846 Posted January 3, 2014 When Metamucil doesn't work, I take Colace for a couple of days (2x per day). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cindymg 629 Posted January 3, 2014 Get powdered Fiber and add it to your food. I add a tsp to yogurt and sugar-free pudding. The Fiber I used has 5 grams fiber per tsp and I get it at Whole Foods. Also, take 2 stool softeners per day. That plus plenty of Water and walking should fix you right up. But just in case, I keep Miralax at the ready. Constipation is terribly uncomfortable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MelliePierre 16 Posted January 3, 2014 Milk of Mag works wonders! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beach Lover 1,084 Posted January 3, 2014 How often? I have taken 2 colace everyday and probably will for a long time. The combo with the coffee seems to be the most effective for me. 1 Butterthebean reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElyQuint 446 Posted January 3, 2014 I take aloe lax which I get at the health food store. Its gentle but effective. Miralax, colate ... nothing else works for me. Gotta be aloe versa which also helps with the indigestion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Noor1969 150 Posted January 4, 2014 I take a stool softener every day and plan to continue the practice post-surgery. If the OTC remedies don't work for you, I would suggest getting a prescription for Lactulose from your doctor. It's very gentle and can be taken long-term. It was given to me in the hospital after I had gallbladder surgery and haven't moved my bowels in a few days. It worked like a charm--a little TOO well, actually! 1 BabySheldon reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jenny12 361 Posted January 4, 2014 Fiber One original Cereal has been a miracle for me. I was going two weeks with no movement and would then have to take a handful of laxatives for a whole year. Now I eat 1/2 cup fiber one for Breakfast and go daily. Can't believe it really works....I'm still amazed! 1 BabySheldon reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
onedaycloser 136 Posted January 4, 2014 Thanks for all these excellent suggestions...I've been taking 1 ducolax as needed however might have to make it a routine kind of thing..UGH Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jdub 109 Posted January 4, 2014 I just started adding inulin fibre powder to my shakes and food. 1tsp has 3g of fibre and it's a natural vegetable fibre from the chicory root. It's really helped with the Constipation and making things regular again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
