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Metamucil For Constipation Does It Work

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Dr. Ratnakar Kini MD

I have been diagnosed with IBS and have been taking metamucil to help with my constipation . However, I am suffering from cramping and backache everyday. What can I do? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ratnakar Kini ( Gastroenterologist)
Dr.  Matthew J. Mangat MD

Good morning. I am a patient with Interstitial Cystitis . I had a horrendous flare last night, as well as some constipation . I took Metamucil to relieve the constipation and it worked too well. I have... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Matthew J. Mangat ( Urologist)
Dr. Suma Parinam MD

I have a constant urge to have BM, and nothing comes out, or very little. I've been taking Metamucil , the buik is better, but the urge stays. I'm very frustrated. Do you think it's nerves? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Suma Parinam ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.    Suresh Heijebu MD

be to keep the bowels moving. I have constant constipation , and have been using Metamucil for the constipation so that I can pass the drug screen, but the Metamucil does not seem to be helping... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Suresh Heijebu ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.      Ramesh Kumar MD

I like to use senna tea for constipation and I am concerned about laxative addiction. I estimate I ... consume without becoming dependent on a laxative? Is something like Metamucil a safer alternative? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ramesh Kumar ( Gastroenterologist)

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Dr.  Joshua Daniel MD

. Slightly painful when I press on it and it feels hard. I have had terrible constipation for about a week and have been taking Metamucil for help. The constipation stopped today but the lump is... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Joshua Daniel ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Arati C Koregol MD

My baby is 1 and 1/2 years old. She is having constipation problem. I tried neopeptine and other medicines to get away from Constipation..Again constipation comes back and she refuses food while this ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Arati C Koregol ( Dentist)
Dr. Divakara MD

I have been having constipation and severe cramps followed by diarrhea.I have been having constipation and severe cramps followed by diarrhea....I have been having constipation and severe cramps ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Divakara ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr.       Dorina Gurabardhi MD

Hi Sir I am suffering from constipation whenever I use conspic tablet 1 or 2 at a time i am relieved from constipation but the day I do not take the tablet my constipation problem returns and with ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Suzana Zharri MD

Hi,, can mother’s horlicks cause constipation during pregnancy?? I often have both acidity and constipation problem in my regular life. Now in pregnancy, acidity problem has increased. And anything cause ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Suzana Zharri ( General & Family Physician)