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Posted: 9/9/2023 8:59:40 AM EDT

First World problem.

https://www.foxbusiness.com/retail/increasing-demand-blamed-laxative-shortage-literally-running-out

Increasing demand for laxatives such as Miralax and Glycolax is being blamed for a shortage of stool softeners across America.

Gastroenterologists and suppliers say they are seeing a surge in demand for polyethylene glycol 3350, which is the generic name for Miralax and Glycolax. According to the Wall Street Journal, customers are seeing emptier shelves for laxatives across the country.

Both gastrological and behavioral experts are blaming an aging population and say that Americans' fiber consumption is down, which sometimes leads to constipation.

Experts also cite the pandemic as a reason for the shortages, stating that psychological and physical results of the Coronavirus restrictions meant that people generally took less care of themselves, such as eating worse and exercising less.

Americans also experienced more anxiety, which doctors say are causes of bowel dysfunction.

Dr. George Pavlou, president of Gastroenterology Associates of New Jersey, said "It’s crazy to think that our collective bowel dysfunction problems have gotten so bad that we’re literally running out of stool softeners."

Pattern, an analytics company, told the Wall Street Journal that Amazon searches for laxatives have tripled over the past year.

More surprising, suppliers say, is the number of younger customers now relying on the products. Benefiber manufacturer Haleon, who states that 18- to 42-year-olds are buying their fiber supplement faster than they've seen before.

Posted: 9/9/2023 9:01:35 AM EDT

[#1]

you know coffee enemas work just as well

Posted: 9/9/2023 9:02:43 AM EDT

[#2]

I just eat a Hershey bar.

Posted: 9/9/2023 9:02:44 AM EDT

[#3]

I always wondered why Costco has it stacked to the roof.

Posted: 9/9/2023 9:05:08 AM EDT

[#4]

Massive overuse of opioids and anti-anxiety/antidepressants and the resulting chronic constipation has nothing to do with it, I’m sure.

Posted: 9/9/2023 9:05:10 AM EDT

[#5]

It's probably totally 100% coincidence that one of the classic signs of opioid use is constipation. Totally unrelated to all those young people buying laxatives I'm sure.

Eta beat by 2 seconds

Posted: 9/9/2023 9:05:21 AM EDT

[#6]

I drink 2 glasses of Metamucil every day. Taste much better.

Posted: 9/9/2023 9:06:36 AM EDT

[#7]

The doctors should just admit it that people are just more full of shit than ever before.

Posted: 9/9/2023 9:07:54 AM EDT

[#8]

Just visit a Taco Bell. Problem solved.

Posted: 9/9/2023 9:08:00 AM EDT

[#9]

One taco bell trip and I'm shitting for a week.

But in reality, simply having a balanced diet of gree leafy vegetables, fiber, proteins, carbs, etc.... keeps me regular.

Posted: 9/9/2023 9:08:37 AM EDT

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THIS is the real reason, not aging population bullshit.

Posted: 9/9/2023 9:14:53 AM EDT

[#11]

The solution is to do like the constipated mathematician did.

Work it out with a slide rule and a pencil.

Posted: 9/9/2023 9:21:13 AM EDT

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There's not a coffee shortage, is there?

Posted: 9/9/2023 9:24:50 AM EDT

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Word.

Posted: 9/9/2023 9:24:57 AM EDT

[#14]

Find a type 2 diabetic and ask them for metformin.

Posted: 9/9/2023 9:32:50 AM EDT

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Posted: 9/9/2023 9:36:07 AM EDT

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First thing I thought of

Posted: 9/9/2023 9:37:57 AM EDT

[#17]

It's druggies.

Posted: 9/9/2023 9:38:07 AM EDT

[#18]

Not in my store you don't!

My doctor says I have to take a laxative!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTKI1blKJuU

Posted: 9/9/2023 9:46:16 AM EDT

[#19]

Laxative shortage eh?

Posted: 9/9/2023 9:48:13 AM EDT

[#20]

It is in stores stacked deep.

Posted: 9/9/2023 9:50:51 AM EDT

[#21]

poop thread

Posted: 9/9/2023 9:59:15 AM EDT

[#22]

Eat more cauliflower and broccoli. Prob solved.

Posted: 9/9/2023 10:04:00 AM EDT

[#23]

I use my share of it usually mixed in with a cup of coffee.

Posted: 9/9/2023 10:05:03 AM EDT

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Or eating at Chipolte with the free no extra charge food poisoning will do the trick as well.

Or I dunno, eat some fiber in your diet?

Posted: 9/9/2023 10:05:53 AM EDT

[#25]

Drink about 3-4 bottles of Yoo-Hoo on a hot day. Problem solved.

Posted: 9/9/2023 10:06:35 AM EDT

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Posted: 9/9/2023 10:18:11 AM EDT

[#27]

Years ago, a Big Mac was all I needed to clear out my system. Eat one of those, and 45 minutes later, I better be near a bathroom.

Posted: 9/9/2023 10:27:16 AM EDT

[#28]

literally running out

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Isn't that the goal?

Posted: 9/9/2023 10:28:21 AM EDT

[#29]

stay hydrated

Posted: 9/9/2023 10:28:34 AM EDT

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Not in my store you don't!

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Yankee Rose

Posted: 9/9/2023 10:31:30 AM EDT

[#31]

It’s because about half this country (the half that will vote for Biden, AGAIN) is full of shit

Posted: 9/9/2023 10:31:53 AM EDT

[#32]

Just eat a pack of these then chug a quart of water.

The 2 main ingredients are Sorbitol and Maltitol.

This could be the next TicTok Challenge.

Posted: 9/9/2023 10:37:28 AM EDT

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I drink 2 glasses of Metamucil every day. Taste much better.

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The Metamucil pills are even easier. One in the morning, one at night, both with an 8 oz glass of water.

One small problem...it does make sleeping in more challenging. At some point you ARE getting up.

Posted: 9/9/2023 10:40:20 AM EDT

[#34]

Starbucks with extra shots always helps me out.

Posted: 9/9/2023 10:41:37 AM EDT

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I use the generic psyllium husk form. Also docusate and various fiber pills. Plus my high fiber diet.

Anyone else consuming this amount of fiber would never leave the bathroom. I'm barely regular.

The struggle is real.

Posted: 9/9/2023 10:51:15 AM EDT

[#36]

Sunsweet dried plums. 10 to 12 of those a night are delicious, safe and effective

Posted: 9/9/2023 10:56:18 AM EDT

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That is the first thought that came to my mind as well.

Posted: 9/9/2023 10:57:56 AM EDT

[#38]

Get a lot of accountants together. They can work it out with a pencil.

Posted: 9/9/2023 11:04:16 AM EDT

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THIS is the real reason, not aging population bullshit.

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Massive overuse of opioids and anti-anxiety/antidepressants and the resulting chronic constipation has nothing to do with it, I’m sure.

THIS is the real reason, not aging population bullshit.

The popularity of Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss is a big driver too. They slow down your GI tract and a lot of people on it have problems with constipation.

Posted: 9/9/2023 11:05:48 AM EDT

[#40]

Worf's Prune juice Commercial.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdlPaCX3S80

Posted: 9/9/2023 11:13:32 AM EDT

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Laxative shortage eh?

https://i.postimg.cc/bwPtZ7c5/OIP-3.jpg

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Fire is if you hate your asshole.

Kharn

Posted: 9/9/2023 11:20:20 AM EDT

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IDK how your system processes things but if I ate that many plums each day I would be farting non-stop day and night.

Posted: 9/9/2023 11:22:56 AM EDT

[#43]

Taco Bell has never missed for me.

Posted: 9/9/2023 11:25:23 AM EDT

[#44]

After several years going low-carb and/or carb free, I mixed fruit back into my diet.

Downed a whole pineapple one day and flushed my system. I think my neighbors heard a distant "GAWDDAMN!" the next morning.

Posted: 9/9/2023 11:27:26 AM EDT

[#45]

Diarrhea is hereditary...it runs in your jeans.

Posted: 9/9/2023 11:35:26 AM EDT

[#46]

The FDA and Fed is to fault for this one. They don’t recommend enough fiber to be eaten per day and they allow toxins in our food chain. I take in fiber from vegetables and hemp protein has 11g per 4 tbsp.

American public is set on fast food, and junk food, this body positivity thing is total bullshit.

Shame everyone to be toned and no obese epidemic would exist.

I was recently prescribed something that would sedate me, I looked at the side effects and called the pharmacy told them to cancel that prescription. I am firing that doctor too.

Posted: 9/9/2023 12:05:13 PM EDT

[#47]

Mrs GrimeReaper is taking Trulicity which used to give her diarrhea. Oddly a pharmacist advised her try taking 3 Metamucil gummies a day , voilla. Problem solved. Helped regulate her system.