Okay so i haven't been having any trouble with BMs until today! After about 30 mins sitting on the porcelain god it was stuck and WAY too big. Had to leave work and urgent care wasn't open. Got some stool softeners and took one. It finally passed thank you Jesus but it hurt like all get out! Do i take the stool softeners everyday or just when needed?

Unfortunately, I know how this feels.

Any time I take meds (especially pain meds), am not getting enough Fiber, have lower Water intake or haven't had a BM in two days, I start taking stool softeners. Stool softeners are much safer than laxatives, and I have seen many people who have used them daily / long term. If it were me needing long term help, I would start by taking fiber supplements.

Fortunately for me I haven't had this problem yet. But I think I would try to start with fiber supplements daily before going to laxatives regularly. I have seen several posts on here about people taking Miralax daily, some have even stated their Dr. told them to. You might want to ask your Dr. they can probably give you the best advice. Good Luck.

I am just waiting for my doctor to respond back to me. Guess i need more fiber. My fluids are fine and not on any pain meds but the vitamins, calcium, b12, omprazole and actigall. Thanks for the support

Okay so i haven't been having any trouble with BMs until today! After about 30 mins sitting on the porcelain god it was stuck and WAY too big. Had to leave work and urgent care wasn't open. Got some stool softeners and took one. It finally passed thank you Jesus but it hurt like all get out! Do i take the stool softeners everyday or just when needed?

I've tried everything. OMG over 2.5 yrs and still problems. I found that if I will eat about a half a cup of Whole Wheat Shredded Wheat, once or twice a day.....things are easier, not perfect but much better. I just measure it out and snack on it dry.

Ooops, I just realized, it is probably WAY too early for you to have this. Keep in in mind though, for later.

Get some chia seeds, add 2tblsp to each of your Protein drinks. Stay well hydrated.

Welcome to "The Cult of Chia".

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Love those darn chia seeds:-)

Get some chia seeds, add 2tblsp to each of your Protein drinks. Stay well hydrated.

Welcome to "The Cult of Chia".

I just ordered mine on amazon :-)

I take at least 2 fiber choice chewables a day,you can take up to 6.friut flavors. Also Chia seeds

Chia seeds are really good as are flax seeds... both of these bad boys help me!

I ended up in ER because of this problem. I have been taking stool softener a but guess my water intake wasn't enough. Most embarrassing and painful experience in my life. Still "trying" to get it all cleared out. Heard Miralax is good to take????

I just ordered mine on amazon :-)

Best place I've found to get chia (if you are willing to buy 9lbs at a time) is azchia.com. It's about $60 for 9lbs of chia delivered.

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