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Is Miralax Or A Magnesium Supplement Better For Curing Constipation?

I am having difficulty passing bowel movements. Sometimes they are hard and painful. I spoke to my family physician concerning this problem and she recommended that I take Miralax. I see that the main ingredient is polyethelene glycol. That sounds like something you d find in anti-freeze. I m a bit cautious about taking this laxative. I heard that a magnesium supplement would help give me the relief I need, in a more natural way. have been taking a stool softener, Colace or Dulcoease at least once or twice a week. Do you think the magnesium or the Miralax is a better solution. I take a fiber supplement, and acidophollis probiotic 2x a day, drink at least a 1/2 gal. of water, besides coffee in morning and tea at night. I make sure I get plenty vegs.,and fruit in my diet, too. What should I do?
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Magnesium and Miralax both are osmotic laxative and can take any of these for 2-3 days because long term use is habit forming

I am giving you some tips to prevent constipation:

1. take 6-8 glass of water in a day

2.Regular Physical activity

Keeping mobile and active will greatly reduce your risk of getting constipation.

Ideally do at least 150 minutes of physical activity every week.


3.You should have about 30 g of fibre a day.

You can increase your fibre intake by eating more:

I am giving you list of some fibre containing food

fruit
vegetables
wholegrain rice
whole wheat pasta
wholemeal bread
seeds
oats

4.Toilet habits

Never ignore the urge to go to the toilet

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Is Miralax Or A Magnesium Supplement Better For Curing Constipation?

Magnesium and Miralax both are osmotic laxative and can take any of these for 2-3 days because long term use is habit forming I am giving you some tips to prevent constipation: 1. take 6-8 glass of water in a day 2.Regular Physical activity Keeping mobile and active will greatly reduce your risk of getting constipation. Ideally do at least 150 minutes of physical activity every week. 3.You should have about 30 g of fibre a day. You can increase your fibre intake by eating more: I am giving you list of some fibre containing food fruit vegetables wholegrain rice whole wheat pasta wholemeal bread seeds oats 4.Toilet habits Never ignore the urge to go to the toilet