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Could i take a ex-lax vs. Muralax? Instead of muralax everyday??

Has anyone tried exlax

I am over 2 months in and unable to poop properly with out murlax seeing this might be a life long thing (not sure) muralx is 10 bucks a bottle... Soooo exlax might be cheaper long term...

Has anyone tried exlax?

Enmas hurt therfor i dont want to wait tiop i need one ... Once i stop murlax i dont go for up to 4 days before i do an enema and its nothing nice extremely painful soo i just take murlax everyday n i go...[emoji85]

So pleaaaaasseee help

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Taking any stimulant laxative long term is a bad idea. How about generic Benefiber or taking psyllium husks? I'd talk to my Dr. or NUT, because this isn't normal.

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I have been taking Miralax daily for 11 years now without issue. MUCH safer and gentler than taking exlax.

I have talked to many bariatric patients that take Miralax daily. Lack of Fiber in the diet could be part of the issue.

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Taking any stimulant laxative long term is a bad idea. How about generic Benefiber or taking psyllium husks? I'd talk to my Dr. or NUT, because this isn't normal.

So u poop every day with any help?

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3 minutes ago, Yosy said:


So u poop every day with any help?

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Well pooping everyday isn't required

"You can have a bowel movement anywhere from one to three times a day at the most, or three times a week at the least, and still be considered regular"

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After 3 to 4 days i start to feel like i need to poop but cant i get really constipated n blocked n i have to do an enema ;-( i just wont go unless i do something i never had this issue b4 surgery

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1 minute ago, Yosy said:

After 3 to 4 days i start to feel like i need to poop but cant i get really constipated n blocked n i have to do an enema ;-( i just wont go unless i do something i never had this issue b4 surgery

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Really not safe to go for more than 3 days without a BM. You don't want to be dealing with a blockage.

Miralax is very safe to use every single day. It is so gentle that it is used on children. If it will make you feel better, check with your Dr to be sure.

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1 minute ago, Yosy said:

After 3 to 4 days i start to feel like i need to poop but cant i get really constipated n blocked n i have to do an enema ;-( i just wont go unless i do something i never had this issue b4 surgery

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In my post above I suggested generic Benefiber or psyllium husks, have you tried those along with stool softeners?

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You could also try magnesium powder which is the active ingredient in Miralax. I use it in a product called Natural Calm. It also has other benefits, but it help by pulling Water into the intestine to help movement. You can get it on Amazon (of course) or I get it a natural foods store here locally. Hope this helps.


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Pre-surgery I was taking 5 psyllium husk capsules twice a day because I had an anal fissure that was surgically repaired in 2014 and needed to not ever have that happen again, and was initially told I would need to stop post-surgery, although later I learned they were talking about the powdered Metamucil you mix with liquid and drink, because you would need to drink that faster than you can safely drink post-surgery. After several weeks of Constipation and one VERY uncomfortable episode passing a blockage, plus reluctance to rely on Miralax long term, I went back on the same fiber regimen and have been regular ever since.

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Definitely avoid the stimulant laxatives unless its a one time emergency. Miralax and a stool softener (colace) are what my program recommends. I've been successful with 3/4 a cap of miralax daily. Many laxatives, including Miralax work by drawing Water into the bowel, so staying hydrated is a must!

Sounds like you're not having fun, hopefully it gets better soon.

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The Constipation is no joke. I'm struggling. Wish I had started on stool softeners right after surgery. I am in PAIN. It has been a miserable two days and I'm still hurting. I'm struggling to get the liquids (still on clear liquids) because i don't want to have to go to the bathroom.

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I started Prilosec after my endoscopy. I’ve been sooo constipated since I started it three weeks ago. My nutritionist told me today I need to drink extra Water and take fiber

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