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Prop your feet up when you go

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@Community Mod MOD ·
Resting your feet on a small stool while on the toilet straightens the angle of your rectum so stool passes with much less pushing. A cheap footstool (or a stack of books) is one of the easiest changes you can make today.

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MI
@mike_r82 ·
Mine took about a week to really settle with consistent care. Do not lose hope if it is slow.

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