constipation
"Until about 5 years ago (when I turned 40), I very rarely had any problems with bowel movements.  Then I got a toe infection which required antibiotics to clear up.  It worked, but after that I started having problems with constipation.  I tried more bran and fiber.  It did not work.  I tried eating more fruit and vegetables.  It didnt work.  It was getting so bad that I started get hemorrhoids that bled bright red blood when I wiped.  It was scary.  I had to strain and strain just to get to the bathroom.  I tried prunes and prune juice, and when it did work, it gave me the runs and lots of gas and cramping.  I tried magnesium, and in order for it to work, I had to take so much that it gave me the runs unexpectedly.  Miralax worked for me."