But I have to. Is there a stool softener that is not a gel pill? I am 2 weeks out today and since I take my vitamins I have very hard stool from the iron. I am still crashing my other Puls so I can’t take the gel once. Went to CVS and Walgreens and could only see stool softener in form of gel pils.

They should have a liquid form of the docusate sodium (Colace). You may have to ask the pharmacy staff where they keep it.

It’s a laxative I think inside of a stool softener but milk of magnesia did wonders for me. Very effective at moving things out

I’ve had success with drinking pickle juice to help me go to the restroom

never fear the potty talk here, we have all been there and not been able to do that.

great suggestions above.

Edited May 24, 20188 yr by allwet

1 hour ago, redhead_che said:

It’s a laxative I think inside of a stool softener but milk of magnesia did wonders for me. Very effective at moving things out

Is milk of magnesia something similar to miralax? I am taking that and it does not really help.

1 hour ago, sneakyboo said:

They should have a liquid form of the docusate sodium (Colace). You may have to ask the pharmacy staff where they keep it.

I will go and check that out tomorrow. Thank you!!

32 minutes ago, allwet said:

never fear the potty talk here, we have all been there and not been able to do that.

great suggestions above.

You are so funny, thank you!

31 minutes ago, Minerva1113 said:

Is milk of magnesia something similar to miralax? I am taking that and it does not really help.

It’s much stronger and faster acting in my opinion. I had relief within an hour.

I add Magnesium 400mg tablets to help with constipation.

But I have to. Is there a stool softener that is not a gel pill? I am 2 weeks out today and since I take my Vitamins I have very hard stool from the Iron. I am still crashing my other Puls so I can’t take the gel once. Went to CVS and Walgreens and could only see stool softener in form of gel pils.

My surgeon sent me home with Miralax...no abdominal cramping and it works with a few hours. What I did was increase my fluid intake and now I d rely on Miralax. What a difference drinking water makes in the poop pool game.


Show someone a little kindness each day~Miss Tee

I’m learning that Calm Stomach Tea by Bigelow helps with constipation. It has Peach, Ginger, Marshmallow Root and Peppermint in it and works within minutes. I am almost 5 weeks out and this has been working for me better as well as faster than the stool softeners.

Smooth move tea is good. And there is always Fleet suppositories- you need to take those orally.

Smooth Move Tea works... just be home :). It. Works. Ha

Sennokot, though it might take a few days to take effect. If you need something that will take effect immediately, you need a suppository.

7 hours ago, madscientistmommy said:

And there is always Fleet suppositories- you need to take those orally.

I don't think taking a suppository orally is a good idea.