Hi. I answered earlier and suggested stool softeners. I did not suggest laxative. I personally would only use a laxative unless the softener, magnesium and I forgot to include flax. Doesn't work. I just sprinkle it on my food. It's organic and flakes. Also if you eat and then wait to take your pain med or iron if you are going to be taking that, it also helps. Lots of water. I normally don't drink coffee or other caffeine drinks at all, but perhaps 1 cup of hot coffee might also help. Your dr told you this would happen, did he not have any suggestions himself? I wish you the very best. I have the IBS that changes between constipation and Diarrhea. Mostly the constipation. And it's not fun. But you can keep your system working. :-)

Constipation is horrible, I'm not exaggerating! Miralax helps, taking daily stool softners. If this doesn't help try Senocot stimulant and softer you take daily. Lifeline is great softner. Docolax. I struggle with this per meds. If all fails Enemas are wonderful. Never strain! U can get Hemmoroids which never fully go away, no Doctor told me this, had to have them pop up.

Have you seen the Squatty Potty's? They help tremendously.

Colace is a good one.And oatmeal every morning.

Thank you all for your input. Love and hugs to you all x