constipation advice, please

The calcium I'm taking has a lot of magnesium in it. I've had very little constipation to date.

I remember reading something some time back -- maybe try a suppository?

Thanks Patti,

I think I am going to do the suppository and then try to find a regimen to keep me regular: miralax, colace, fiber....whatever combination works!

Cindy

Miralax and a probiotic. 
Terry

pppppstttttttttt....on my way to Costco for a Miralax supply also!!  Thank you Cindy for asking the question and thank Cali-board for an answer!! 
Kim in Fontana

Ok, I'm kind of an expert in this subject, unfortunately!!!

I take Miralax once a day and one generic colace every night. If I miss one day of either, I am in BIG trouble!!! Now, I have hernias, so I don't know if that is my issue, but I will soon. Being constipated is NO FUN and I have been impacted too many times to take any chances anymore!!! 
I don't do any fiber supplements because I don't know how that would add to the mix. I know the Miralax and colace combo works for me!  I buy the Miralax at Costco, it's NOT cheap. I'm hoping after my hernia surgery, I won't need it anymore, but we will see!
Best wishes with this sweetie!!!  bigg huggs, Becky

I have done the Miralax/Colace combo more than once since my surgery without any ill effects.  I prefer it to the other laxatives because neither one causes cramping and abdominal pain... and i simply REFUSE to do a suppository.  Nope.  Not for me.  :P

At any rate, hope you get some relief soon!

WOW! I am so impressed with the responses I got to this question. THANK YOU to everyone on this wonderful Cali board for being so generous with your wisdom and advice. I have lots of good suggestions now to deal with my problem. THANKS!

Cindy

Hey Cindy.. I am so sorry I was gone.. You should have called me on my cell..

I am so glad that everyone has helped you out so much.. What a great bunch of friends here on the boards huh...  AWESOME!

You can also try Milk of Magnesia.... or Dulcolax...

Those are some other suggestions..

I sure hope this gets better for ya sweetie, and other than this, I hope all else is going well.. You are doing GREAT..


Hugs,
Jenn

Hi Jenn,

Glad you are home safe and sound...    :)

Are you coming to the group meeting on Thursday?

Cindy