Mary:

I work long days to support my three kids. I don’t mind hard work, especially when it means my kids can have a good life. But now, I have a problem that is making it difficult for me to “go” and get to my job on time. My bowel movements have become difficult to make and a little painful. I push but sometimes that causes discomfort. I am even avoiding going because it hurts when I do. I know that I should slow down, relax and let things take their normal course. But, I can’t. I have a family to take care of. I need something that will make my bowel movements less painful and let me “get going” so I can get going with my life. Painful bowel movements are one symptom of occasional constipation. See other constipation sufferers’ profiles.

Mitzi Dulan, RD, CSSD:

Painful constipation is just that—a pain! If you have to strain when making a bowel movement, have hard stools that are not easy to pass, or feel soreness in your rectal area, you may be experiencing what we call painful constipation. If you have these symptoms, you not only want relief from the constipation, but you want relief from the pain too.

To help people experiencing occasional bouts of painful constipation like Mary’s, I always suggest that they first consult with their physician to learn what can be done to ease the pain, improve your regularity and to find a product that gives relief plus comfort.

If you find yourself experiencing a painful constipation episode like Mary’s, you might want to try Peri-Colace® Tablets. Peri-Colace® Tablets not only provide overnight relief, they also have an added ingredient that makes relief comfortable, not painful. It’s relief plus comfort in one product. After all, life is hard enough. Don’t let occasional constipation make it even harder.

In general, to avoid occasional constipation, I recommend following the Six Steps to Combating Occasional Constipation.

Mary:

I decided to stop complaining about my problem and gave Peri-Colace® Tablets a try. Now I finally have relief.

Please read full product label before use. Laxative products should not be used for a period of longer than one week unless directed by a doctor.

*The following profiles do not represent actual consumers. The individuals depicted represent fictional people with common constipation issues.