I have posted quite a bit around here about my constipation that started in the summer of 2022. I saw multiple gastroenterologists to no avail. I had a normal colonoscopy in 2020. I tried practically everything you can imagine, diet, water, Metamucil, Miralax, prescription meds, etc. The motility just wasn’t there, unless I used Miralax or Milk of Magnesia. But for some reason my doctors frown on daily Milk of Magnesia. They prefer Miralax, so I used it daily. It was not ideal due to jello like results. I didn’t want to live that way.

Then, in April I saw a neurologist for a separate matter. I was diagnosed with Vitamin B12 deficiency. It had been treated the previous year, but not adequately. I began daily sublingual mega doses, per my doctor’s instruction. Gradually, my constipation improved. It’s been several weeks since I took anything for constipation and I no longer take Miralax. My BMs are normal, twice daily, and motility has returned. I’m not celebrating yet. I am still cautious, but elated. I have no proof there is a connection, but it seems too coincidental to not be.

I just wanted to let others know so they can be tested for B12. Please get tested before taking any, since that skews the result.