I never tried both together. I just might. It might help. I just checked. I have metucil(sp). when do I take it with the laxative? I just bought more teas. I don't think they have half the amount of caffeine as coffee. I also bought a couple of p.t. thing I used when I went to p.t. I hope I use them. I am reading a delightful book by Gayle Buck. I slept most of the day. Practically everything I read says that having a stroke makes you tired and it lasts for a very long time.