Faecal impaction/severe constipation

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I am not a medic, so make of this what you will.

I used to suffer badly from constipation. I now have it under control using the following regimen:

  1. Every day, I aim to drink more water. But, that is easier said than done. Since I got PD (15 years ago), I have lost most of my desire to drink.
  2. Every day, when I go to bed I take a sachet of Movicol, mixed in kefir or yogurt.
  3. Every second day (or earlier if I experience the “urge”, but no later) I give myself a water enema. This lubricates and softens the faeces, and gives a platform to strain on.

John