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Covid Recovery: How can I manage GI issues?
Post-COVID Recovery & COVID-19 | Last Active: 6 days ago | Replies (269)Comment receiving replies
Hi, I’m new to this forum, but just as you mentioned, for me it’s the constipation along with a lot of bloating, that will not go away. I already had the colonoscopy & endoscopy done with No results, all came back normal. I can only do No.2 by taking laxatives the night before, so it’s an all day event the next day and after that, the gas and bloating comes into play. Don’t know what else I can do. Anyone else with similar issues?
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I find that I need to drink at least 32 oz. of water a day. That helps. I understand as I have dealt with that as well as the other way around. I also drink a full glass of water first thing in the morning and add a packet of Emergen C. I have had to change my food as well. Too much salt causes more inflammation as does sugar, for me.
Another natural thing to try is a teaspoon of psyllium husks in a full glass of water in the morning. It tastes like mushroom water and if you don't mind the taste of raw mushrooms, it is not bad, although it is thick. They are a way to kind of detox the intestines. Probably should start with maybe 1/2 a teaspoon for a couple of weeks.
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I suggest you consider trying the magnesium capsules, as they’re very effective for me, and they’re also a more natural approach than regular laxatives, plus they have other health benefits.
I also recommend you consider having full thyroid labwork done. I did, and discovered that I had Hashimoto’s induced hypothyroidism, which is well-known to cause constipation. Hashimoto’s is an autoimmune disease, so I believe it was just more thing caused by covid.
Additional labwork you should consider is a full GI-Map in case your GI issues are being caused by some sort of bacteria, parasite, or toxin.
The more tests you can get done, the more info you will have. Hang in there!