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dulcoease or prunes to soften stools?

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merlin777
merlin777

I have very solid stools which are an effort to pass. I'd like to get them softened a bit and wondered if anyone would recommend dulcoease or prunes or something else?

I have poor mobility so I need to avoid urgency or diarreah at all costs!

I think I'm drinking enough and I have a good fibre intake.

thanks.

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  • Lotsofpain
    Lotsofpain merlin777

    Posted

    Anything like a lacative should only be used short term or your body becomes dependent on it. More fluid more fruit more fibre maybe fubregel

    Are you taking amy medication like painkillets that might make you consripated l

  • kristan_1340
    kristan_1340 merlin777

    Posted

    Hi dulcoease tablets are great prune juice is fab I used movicol from the doctor and plenty plenty of water 👍🏻
  • merlin777
    merlin777

    Posted

    thanks.

    Just some paracetamol which don't cause a problem.

    I need to make sure  I dont need to go at short notice so i'm nervous about using dulcoease

  • mmarcus151910
    mmarcus151910 merlin777

    Posted

    I would try some metamucil fiber supplement.

    If its really hard, do not force it....It could lead to hemmroids or even a fissure. Call your doctor if you want or go to your local drug store and get an enema. Be careful using it as you do not want to do more damage to yourself when you are tyring to help yourself. 

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