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You wrote:
<< My doctor tried me on a daily mild stool softener and I thought I was going to kill me with cramps. Has anyone found anything that really helps with this as far as diet, excercise etc. >>
Dried fruits, especially prunes...prune juice, water water water, and walking. When it gets really bad, some Senna tea helps get things moving. That, and my hot coffee in the morning. Really! The heat and the caffeine will help move things along. :)
Hope this helps!!
Love,
Lynda M. in AZ
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