I knew it was going to be an issue before surgery, since it has been an issue before. Back injury, issues, and past nerve damage in 2007. Biggest problem is my nurses at the Dr office. They tell me it's common, it's normal. Yes I get that, but I'm not. What works for most doesn't for me. They don't seem to understand. Miralax doesn't work... So my follow-up visit today nurse says just keep using Mira lax and sip sip your Water. Sighs.

I have cauda equaina syndrome if anyone is wondering

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Edited October 27, 20169 yr by MindyMe

I share your pain MindyMe! I am pre-surgery and have to be on a regimen of the max dose of Linzess and Miralax. It's the first thing that has worked in 15 years!

good luck...linzess is awesome!

May have to try that. Before surgery my other dr had me on a milk of mag dose daily and weekly dulcolax but this dr doesnt, maybe too harsh on my new tummy. It's hard to explain CES to nurses even Dr's.

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Have you tried Linzess? It is a prescription medication that works differently and works well. You might call your doctor and ask for it. I have been using it for a year and my life is much better since.

And there are still days where i take a stool softener with laxative but then all hell breaks loose. LOL

No never heard of it til today. Will ask. Nurse today said continue miralax and add colace. Which in the past has not helped. I'm 3 1/2 weeks post op and I have gone 2x. Officially off all meds except those over the counter Vitamins Calcium and B12 shot.

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You can take higher doses of Miralax, rather than one little capful, try2-3. You can also use magnesium citrate, and that will have you going!

But of course, because you're so newly out of surgery, I'd just run those suggestions by your doc beforehand!

Mag citrate was a no no irritation maybe not sure

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I got something called milk of magnesia and it helped me! I also took stool softener along with it and within 12 hours I was good to go! Hope this helps xx

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