This is a problem I'm well familiar with due to autonomic neuropathy of the colon as well as a pelvic floor disfunction. Muscle clamped around the colon. I use Miralax and Mrs. D's fizzy magnesium. I mix it all up in a glass of Pedialyte and this was all approved by my doctor. You can buy the Miralax in the stores otc now. Mine is prescription and since I have very little colon function it is cheaper that way.

The GI doc told me that it was essential to drink 6-8 glasses of water a day when you are taking pain meds. He also said that for every glass of tea or cola I drank to drink an extra glass of water.

Billye