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Constipation-HELP!!!!


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It's been 3 weeks now since my diagnosis, and I've been constipated ever since. I'm usually pretty regular, but now it's every 3 days, and I have to force it. I know, gross, but it's bothering my stomach and making me super uncomfortable. I'm paranoid because my mom died of colon cancer a few years ago and I don't want to take any chances. I've tried stool softeners, Miralax, but nothing. Has anyone else had this? What worked? I found a study, out of yale, I believe, that talked about this, but didn't give any answers. My initial ob is over, and I'm not on daily suppressants. Someone please help me.

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Try a powdered magnesium supplement...the kind you stir into a drink. I use Calm (available at While Foods and Amazon) to help relax my muscles to help me sleep, but the maximum recommended dose definitely has a laxative effect. It also was handy after I had surgery last year, as constipation is a common side effect of general anesthesia. Might be a good short-term solution until you can get in to see your doc.

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