Diane and others--there is a lot of info in the list archives about how PWPs handle constipation--a difficult, chronic, and serious issue for many. Send a request to John Cottingham: [log in to unmask] on subject line put "archive search" in body of post put the subject you want info on This should give you some ideas. Camilla Flintermann, CG for Peter, 78/7, Oxford,Ohio [log in to unmask] * * * * * * * * * * * * * * "Ask me about the CARE list for PD caregivers!" * * * * * * * * * * * * * *