I am anemic and taking iron pills

Today, I find that I am pretty constipated. My stomach is in knots and it hurts real bad. I am able to go, but always with a strain and only a little comes out. This only provides temporary relief and then the cycle of pain and only going a little starts all over again. I am not a happy camper right now. I bought some Colace, but I am worried about taking it. Is it gentle? I don't want to take it and then go to work tonight to spend all night in the bathroom and/or be sent home. how long will it take to work? Should I take 1 pill or 3 (the box says 1-3 pills until 1st bm occurs, then 1 pill a day for maintenenace)? What other things can I try to soften things up (preferably something cheap. The colace costs 5 bucks for 10 pills, that a little expensive to me. should be 5 bucks for 100 pills hehehe). Thank you all for your answers. I hope i feel better soon

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