TMI-no pic: Can anyone recommend a better stool softener? 💩💩

Question

I'm postpartum 2 weeks now and the one prescribed to me just doesn't seem to be helping! I'm drinking tons of water (8-16 oz an HOUR!) and taking docusate 3 times a day but these BMs are killing me. I had a 3rd degree tear and boy does it hurt! I don't need fiber cause bulk is not the issue. I'm just tired of pooping rocks! Anyone found something that works better?

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Coconut oil. I really like chia seeds. You can put them in cereal or granola bars or smoothies.

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I had same issue miralax worked miracles for me! Dr told me to use 2 times a day to start then go to one after it gets to consistency that it comfortable

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I used Colace after I had my daughter. It's a small OTC pill and I started taking it directly after birth and for the first month to six weeks. It was very helpful and it didn't cause any cramping or pain. My doctor recommended that I take it every 4-6 hours all day long like you would take pain medicine. I hope this helps! Good luck!

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Miralax!! It's awesome and very gentle on the stomach!

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Milk of Mag, and try a Squatty Potty.

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Mirilax will help. Also if you could eat applesauce and canned pears daily they are natural stool softeners.  Or Apple juice.

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Magnesium supplement (powdered from a health food store is what I like) is really good for balancing the amount of liquid in yor bowels. 
It's good for diarreah too, for the same reason, but in your case will likely help move things along.

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Miralax or senna/Senokot

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Try some good ole mineral oil or vegetable oil...

TMI-no pic: Can anyone recommend a better stool softener? 💩💩

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