 [ Symptoms ] if someone is exposed to someone with shingles can that person become a carrier of the shingles virus  my father has recently been exposed to someone that has been diagnosed with having shingles since i have had shingles once already i would like to know if i should stay away from him if he is a carrier of the virus if he is a carrier how long should i stay away from him [ Disease ] bulky or high fiber foods tend to push out stool stools of these bulky consistencies typically will not bypass an impaction and could actually make an impaction worse if you truly have an impaction it would be best to get specific orders from your medical provider on the best way to treat this treatment may range from mineral oil to enemas to cleansing laxativescathartics pending on your medical history and extent of the impaction