Constipated on and off for two and a half weeks?

Question

I've been constipated since July 26th. It was so painful I went to the doctor. I used suppositories and an e***a which both didn't work all the way because I couldn't hold them in. My doctor prescribed Miralax which I used for a week and then cut back to half because it was making my BMs too soft. Then over a week I was able to go without using it.

Now, the last time I went was about three days ago and I had to force it. Since then I've been taking the Miralax again. I'm not bloated yet but I can feel the bump where all the p**p is in me.

I don't know what to do and I'm getting scared. I've been drinking a lot of water and trying to eat right. I don't want it to get to the point of bloating or pain. I have to go back to school in about a week.

I'm only 19 so this is freaking me out.

Answer 1

Eat more fruit, veggies and fiber, it will soften your stools.  Try raisin bran or mini wheats cereal.  It got rid of my post pregnancy constipation and my baby dosent get constipated anymore either!  Best of luck!

Answer 2

Get a stool softener and take 1 or 2 per day until you are back to normal then if you are doing 2 drop back to 1 and finally to none.  If it comes back use the softener again.  The best long term solution is fiber (fruits and vegetables), drink water and get exercise like walking, running or riding a bike.