dulcoease or prunes to soften stools?

anon53727290 · February 16, 2016, 11:37pm

I have very solid stools which are an effort to pass. I'd like to get them softened a bit and wondered if anyone would recommend dulcoease or prunes or something else?

I have poor mobility so I need to avoid urgency or diarreah at all costs!

I think I'm drinking enough and I have a good fibre intake.

thanks.

nh_user_26682 · February 17, 2016, 12:35am

Anything like a lacative should only be used short term or your body becomes dependent on it. More fluid more fruit more fibre maybe fubregel

Are you taking amy medication like painkillets that might make you consripated l

nh_user_899177 · February 17, 2016, 7:59am

Hi dulcoease tablets are great prune juice is fab I used movicol from the doctor and plenty plenty of water 👍🏻

anon53727290 · February 17, 2016, 11:24am

thanks.

Just some paracetamol which don't cause a problem.

I need to make sure I dont need to go at short notice so i'm nervous about using dulcoease

nh_user_687892 · February 17, 2016, 11:23pm

I would try some metamucil fiber supplement.

If its really hard, do not force it....It could lead to hemmroids or even a fissure. Call your doctor if you want or go to your local drug store and get an enema. Be careful using it as you do not want to do more damage to yourself when you are tyring to help yourself.