Constipation-HELP!!!!

It's been 3 weeks now since my diagnosis, and I've been constipated ever since. I'm usually pretty regular, but now it's every 3 days, and I have to force it. I know, gross, but it's bothering my stomach and making me super uncomfortable. I'm paranoid because my mom died of colon cancer a few years ago and I don't want to take any chances. I've tried stool softeners, Miralax, but nothing. Has anyone else had this? What worked? I found a study, out of yale, I believe, that talked about this, but didn't give any answers. My initial ob is over, and I'm not on daily suppressants. Someone please help me.

What did your doctor say about this?

I dont see her until next friday

Try a powdered magnesium supplement...the kind you stir into a drink. I use Calm (available at While Foods and Amazon) to help relax my muscles to help me sleep, but the maximum recommended dose definitely has a laxative effect. It also was handy after I had surgery last year, as constipation is a common side effect of general anesthesia. Might be a good short-term solution until you can get in to see your doc.