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solofelix · 10-22-2011, 08:13 AM

Hi,
Instead of the laxatives try a small bowl of prunes every morning and 4-5 fresh figs or dried ones and a glass of warm water.
You can also try prune juice.
Laxatives are OK occasionally, but a regular healthy diet is better.
Hope this helps, Solofelix.

10-22-2011, 08:13 AM	#5
solofelix Senior Veteran (female) Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ireland Posts: 1,921	Re: GI doctor told me Laxatives are not harmful or addictive!! Hi, Instead of the laxatives try a small bowl of prunes every morning and 4-5 fresh figs or dried ones and a glass of warm water. You can also try prune juice. Laxatives are OK occasionally, but a regular healthy diet is better. Hope this helps, Solofelix.