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To Jennifer, I also have a 5 yr. old with encopresis. It has been so hard for him. His doctor just put him on a laxitive called Merilax and is working so much better than min. oil. You MUST be patient and get on a strict routine of sitting on the tiolet. Dont belittle him it will only make it worse and I know the frustration that you feel, but you all have to stick together and treat it now. Good Luck!!