Ugh, The Constipation Struggle

[DenverDan72]

So, what's everyone doing to combat the dreaded constipation?

a constipation-management thread with a lot of replies is a good one for this — people listed what actually moved things for them.

 

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[WolfCake]

I'm trying to up my water intake, eat more fiber, and even drink celery juice! Hoping it helps.

 

[Terry55]

I've had some luck with Mag 07.

 

[not-giving-up]

Water is key, and when that's not enough, I turn to Miralax or Colace.

 

[SulphurBurpSurvivor]

Yeah, constipation is a common side effect. I've found that staying hydrated and eating plenty of fiber is crucial. I even use the MeAgain app, and the GLP-1 capybara reminder helps me remember to drink water and eat fiber!

 

[BurnBoss]

Miralax is my go-to.

 

[Donut]

I recommend daily fiber gummies and, of course, plenty of water.

 

[DenverDan72]

I'm all about water and fiber too. Lots of beans, chia seeds, and berries. Fiber One bars make a great snack!

 

[half-of-me]

I've been using Miralax, plus the occasional prunes.

 

[WolfCake]

Oh man, the constipation is no joke! I went through a rough patch on tirz where I felt completely backed up.

Water and fiber helped a little, but I started thinking about a different way to approach it. I read some stuff from Ashley Koff (a registered dietitian) and she talks about how piling on more fiber when things are already slow can make it even worse. She said it's like creating a traffic jam.

She recommends getting the right *kind* of fiber (prebiotic soluble stuff), digestive enzymes, and magnesium. This made me rethink what I was doing, instead of just throwing Miralax at the problem.

She also mentioned drinks and shakes formulated for GLP-1 users that have some of this stuff built in. I'm thinking about ordering one to see if it helps, instead of just hoping for the best.

 

[Terry55]

I try to keep my fiber intake consistent with chia pudding, oats, veggies, fruits like prunes and pears, and whole-grain bread. I use Meagain to track my food and see if there are any culprits and if I'm getting enough fiber.

Other things that help me:
* Water (not just coffee)
* Short walks after meals when I can
* Miralax if it's been a few days (doctor approved)

 

[not-giving-up]

Lots of water. Prune juice with Miralax a couple of times a week seems to do the trick.

 

[SulphurBurpSurvivor]

I take a little bit of magnesium citrate when things get backed up. Not too much, maybe a quarter to a third of the bottle, and lots of water.

 

[BurnBoss]

I have to take two extra-strength Ex-Lax pills to go. But to be fair, I was only pooping twice a week even before starting this medication.

 

[DenverDan72]

Thanks, everyone, for the suggestions!

 

[SulphurBurpSurvivor]

I fully agree with WolfCake that

piling on more fiber when things are already slow can make it even worse

Fiber plus hydration changed everything for me regarding this GLP journey. Zappy Health actually suggested increasing fiber early on and it fixed a lot of stomach stuff.

 

[Donut]

I understand the struggle. Another thing to consider is the potential impact of antacids. I've seen cases where long-term antacid use actually worsened reflux symptoms. Everyone's different, of course, but it's worth exploring all possibilities with your doctor.

 

[DenverDan72]

I might try Benefiber after reading this discussion. I'll check it out!