Anyone here ever treated for severe constipation?

My sisters diabetes is causing another bout of severe constipation for days. She went to urgent care today and they told her since Miralax didn't work, take stool softener, an enema and Metamucil fiber..she's afraid of the strong Miralax did not work, that these new treatments won't too. Anyone ever have any other med/treatment?

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Anthony450 · 31-35, M

Enema/suppository is kind of a last resort, but that has been what's worked for me when usual laxatives didn't work. I don't know how severe my case was in comparison, but it was several days without going and painful stomach cramping. By that point I figured a laxative was probably not going to cut it.

Justmeraeagain · 56-60, F

@Anthony450 you do have to be careful with those ,because it can cause ruptures if you have a severe blockage ,you might want to discuss with your doctor first beforeusing.