Constipation: What helps you?
I am suffering from constipation please suggest
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I am suffering from constipation please suggest
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My blood tests repeatedly show that I have slightly low sodium. Not sure why. Doctors never comment on it. Potassium is normal.
My newest success is Linzess 290 in AM with Miralax. Wait 30 min for Linzess to work. Eat them Miralax again. Do miralax after each meal.
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1 ReactionI have just gotten my Linzess filled. Waiting on free day to stay home and take it. So, I wasn’t planning on taking it AND my Miralax. My regular routine is Miralax and Metamucil right before dinner. I’m weary of it though. I’d like to be able to just take a pill.
Aside from all the supplements or meds that may help, exercise is highly important. Walking daily can help with slow motility. If you don’t exercise, start small - start with 15 minutes for a few days and work your way up to 30-60 minutes. Listen to music while you walk or an podcast which helps the time go by or have a friend join you. And be sure to hydrate.
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1 ReactionI exercise 5-6 days a week doing cardio and strength training. I do walking, stairstepper and elliptical. I’m doing all I can. It’s frustrating.
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1 ReactionWhat type of magnesium?
a bottle of docusate sodium 👍
Agreed on exercise - any kind of movement can help with walking/running probably the best. It stimulates peristaltic motion to get the intestines moving.
In my view, the "best solution" depends on the individual. Not only is the working of your own body (and mind) an issue, there is the factor of how much time and money you want to throw at the problem. Some will do a lot of work to solve their constipation problem with lifestyle, diet and "natural" products. Others would like a pill. I am in the former camp.
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1 ReactionI’ve really put a lot into resolving this constipation issue, including doctor visits, tests, research, vitamins, supplements, fiber rich diet, extra water, nutritionist consultations, daily exercise, weight loss, talk therapy, meditation, Metamucil, Miralax, and poop stool. So, to me the medication is needed out of desperation. I would continue with my health regimen, but would like to be free from daily Miralax and Metamucil. For the last 18 months I’ve spent a large amount of my daily energy devoted towards avoiding constipation. It would be nice to get a break from that.