Found Miralax to be gentle (no pain) but full dose made me a mess, than more and more again following 24 hours. Luckily I have lots of underpants. Ended up sleeping on a towel, which I changed twice or so a night. So only take in need, take 1/4 the dosage. I've worked up to going 2x going a week. Take Stool softener 2-3 nights before anticipated event. Every AM DH mixes a dose of Benefiber in my morning coffee. I eat the apricots my PCP suggested when I can (this year in a chair has made my parts spread and I am aware of caloric intake). 2x a a week working for me, no discomfort occurs, just gently feel need right before. I try to eat Fiber One (which DH calls "FIRE ONE!!!) when I can. Found on a cruise, increased intake makes me go often, but if I ate that way all the time, I'd have to get out the sweats!!! (besides they had a great chef)