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Stool Softener Experience

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RescueIron20
RescueIron20

What's people like with stool softener? I've taken 1 or 2 the last few days since I think Thursday and definitely softer motions which has stopped all rectal bleeding associated with fissure and definitely much easier to pass.

However today and a part of yesterday I have had some lower a do cramps. Is this normal side affect? Haven't took any today.

Only other thing I can think of is that the last few days I've been drinking lots of alcohol cocktails with fruit juices which could impact it

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  • julie.h18
    julie.h18 RescueIron20

    Posted

    what are you taking? it could be related if you have been having the medications daily. i take dulcosoft soultion 10ml every other day and that does the trick for me. not had a hard bowel movenent or had to strain since mid march.

    take care.

    julie x

  • celine52634
    celine52634 RescueIron20

    Posted

    I've been taking stool softener and haven't had bad cramps, just a bit bloated and gassy the 1st few days. Which softener is it? Is it a side effect mentioned in the package maybe? It might be the alcohol too ,also be careful with alcoholic drinks, they are not recommended with a fissure they will get you constipated as they are full of sugar.. Sorry I'm not being more helpful!

    • RescueIron20
      RescueIron20 celine52634

      Posted

      Feel better today the cramping feeling isn't as frequent or painful. Haven't took the tablets In 2 days so hoping it just wears off and I go back to normal. Read that dulcoease can take up to 72 hours to work

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