I have awful constipation. I am taking a stool softener but it doesn't seem to be helping. Are there any foods I can eat that will help? What are others doing?

I use miralax. It works great for me. The only foods that make me have a bowel movement are very sweet like ice cream or candy. But u dont want to dump im sure! Good luck

Just noticed I haven't gone in 2 days... I better get ahead of the game before my belly starts hurting....

I have an awful issue with this. My PA has me on milk of magnesia one dose at night until I go at least every other day on my own. Plus two stool softeners a day. It's working!! I was a mess.

Also I was taking Fiber thinking that was the issue. She said no because my intestines were already dry and that was like adding sand to a desert.

My doctor told me that my bowel movements wouldn't be the regular for at least a month and not to freak out if it was every 3 days even or longer. Fortunately, i haven't had a problem myself...