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What Causes Chronic Constipation Despite Taking Miralax?
I am recovering nicely from having two broken wrists that needed surgical repair. I was pretty much grounded to a chair or couch and taking hydrocodone with ibuprofin. Now that I am up and walking miles in the neighborhood and off all pain meds now I have severe constipation.I ve tried a couple days of Miralax and one feeble attempt at a fleet enema with no luck. What strong remedy do you suggest?
HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern, first thing you need to do is avoiding taking the analgesic because it may also cause the constipation, second drink more water even if do not feel thirsty, have some fiber containing diet, keep the regular habit of going for defecation even in absence of need of this hope this information concern.
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What Causes Chronic Constipation Despite Taking Miralax?
HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern, first thing you need to do is avoiding taking the analgesic because it may also cause the constipation, second drink more water even if do not feel thirsty, have some fiber containing diet, keep the regular habit of going for defecation even in absence of need of this hope this information concern.