Thanks Mrs D. I just thought since it has been a 1.5 years it would of went down more. I do have bowel issues but that may not be what you mean. Side not and sorry for too much info but I have very bad constipation and tried everything anyhow they had suggested taking colace stool softner 2 times daily awhile ago. I am not big on these things but really need something anyhow I asked for how long and they were vague because of the severity of my constipation. How safe is this to take and for how long? Thanks again