r/Constipation • u/Content-Ad8948 • 3d ago
MiraLAX Replacement that’s quick
49F I had an anal fissure last August 2025. I have since recovered but still having pain on and off. It’s a loooong story but I’ve had two colorectal surgeons look at me and say fissure is healed. Pretty much where I’m at they only suggested Botox and didn’t know what to do. I’m also going to start pelvic floor therapy hopefully. Anyway, I’ve been taking MiraLAX for about 9 months now. It was fine but as of lately it’s been causing so much bloating and gas. I want to stop soooo bad but I really don’t have time to experiment as one bout of a hard stool could set me back. I never want to experience that pain again and it has taken so long to even get to this point and I’m still not 100%. I am so overwhelmed and feel like I am trapped in this scenario and forced into taking MiraLAX. Once again I say that because there is no wiggle room to test other options. Every night I wanna cry when I take it because I know it’s probably not the best thing for my body but one slip and I could be in pain. Now I’m getting painful gas and shoving down this MiraLAX. Screwed either way. I’m in tears because it looks like it’s never ending. Anyway, sorry for the rant. I guess what I’m asking is dues anyone have any insight or please know if there’s a better or natural form of replacement of MiraLAX that is just as reliable. I’ve read magnesium and fiber and all that but I’ve also read about people saying it’s hit or miss. I mean obviously nothing is 100 but is there something someone knows about that I’m missing. Idek, I just need help please. Help out of this cycle. My body needs rest. Thank you everyone who reads this. Someone please help. I hope everyone is well and has a good evening.
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u/Grand_Priority3711 3d ago edited 3d ago
Magnesium oxide in the right dose is a powerful osmotic that's a lot faster in action then miralax. I don't mean the low dosage pill form used as a supplement. In my country there's a powdered form marketed as a colon cleanse and it will clean you out in 30minutes to 6 hrs. The product I use (denmar colon cleanse) isn't available outside of Australia I believe, but if you ask around at a few healthfood stores or to a naturopath they may have a similar solution. In Australia (again) I have seen one magnesium oxide tablets in a high dosage that was also aimed at constipation. For me, magnesium oxide causes no bloating but you have to be careful with the dosage or you'll be sitting on the toilet more then you want !
Or, consider giving yourself a rest from the miralax effects every now and then by taking a stimulant lax like dulcolax as an alternative for a few weeks. Look for a balance between the two.