Nicole H. asked
I need help with constipation. I havenāt had a bowel movement in over 3 days. I am a 50-year-old male with a history of stomach issues, daily left abdominal pain for the last 2 months, frequent constipation, and anxiety. I drink a couple of cocktails daily, take Dicyomine for stomach pain, Flomax daily, and busPIRone for anxiety. I also do resistance training three days a week and walk over 3 miles daily. I eat a banana every morning and incorporate fiber with every meal. I take MiraLAX every morning, but nothing is working.
August 9th, 2023
Paul S. answered
Given your ongoing constipation despite current efforts, the next step is to use a suppository or en...
August 9th, 2023
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