Hi, Jeff, Look your nurses and Docs straight in the eye and TELL them that you need things to help solve these issues! Make some noise! If you have a good Ins Co., anything the Doc writes a script for will be covered and you can try it to see if it works. As far as OTC stuff- Benefiber was good for John, as was prune juice and Correctol and lots of liquids. Stay strong and be vocal. Amy in the Ozarks