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kevin66749
kevin66749

How long can consipation last! Feels like something is blocked I've been taking movicol for a day but nothing

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  • pearljamman
    pearljamman kevin66749

    Posted

    If you hear bowel sounds its most likely not an obstruction, absent sounds is what they look for and being able to pass gas is another good sign.
  • pearljamman
    pearljamman kevin66749

    Posted

    My gastro said you can take miralax/movical every 8hrs long term, no problems.
    • kevin66749
      kevin66749 pearljamman

      Posted

      I went a little bit last night not much tho but jeez am full of deadly wind lol defo this movicol is working but am scared to up it to 2 a day cos I have to drive to work and don't want to get caught short!
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