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<blockquote data-quote="ButtterflyLady" data-source="post: 906339" data-attributes="member: 43498"><p>Movicol is not the most effective laxative and it doesn't work for everyone. I would be asking your doctor to prescribe something for your constipation. Psyllium works well for me (I don't like it but I don't like constipation either). There is also Laxsol (not sure if it's called that in the UK), it contains Senna and can be very effective. Your doctor might prescribe Dulcolax suppositories or an enema. I have found Fleet enemas very helpful if the constipation is severe. They give the bowel a chance to get working properly again. I have slow motility (diagnosed after a colon transit study) and so it doesn't matter what I eat or what drugs I take, I will have constipation. Exercise and drinking lots of water help a bit though. Untreated constipation can lead to all kinds of problems, including haemorrhoids and rectal prolapse needing surgery. IMO it needs to be treated aggressively and not left to cause problems.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ButtterflyLady, post: 906339, member: 43498"] Movicol is not the most effective laxative and it doesn't work for everyone. I would be asking your doctor to prescribe something for your constipation. Psyllium works well for me (I don't like it but I don't like constipation either). There is also Laxsol (not sure if it's called that in the UK), it contains Senna and can be very effective. Your doctor might prescribe Dulcolax suppositories or an enema. I have found Fleet enemas very helpful if the constipation is severe. They give the bowel a chance to get working properly again. I have slow motility (diagnosed after a colon transit study) and so it doesn't matter what I eat or what drugs I take, I will have constipation. Exercise and drinking lots of water help a bit though. Untreated constipation can lead to all kinds of problems, including haemorrhoids and rectal prolapse needing surgery. IMO it needs to be treated aggressively and not left to cause problems. [/QUOTE]
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