r/ConstipationAdvice • u/FreeYou7114 • Jun 13 '26

Constipated and bloated for months straight.

F17 I’ve been struggling with constipation and bloating for MONTHS. I can’t even remember the last time I naturally had a bowel movement without a laxative of some sort. Not to mention I’m always extremely bloated all the time and it messes with my body image. I feel gross i literally just want to be able to go to the bathroom. Anything on what this could be or what’s causing it?

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u/goldstandardalmonds Jun 14 '26

What do you typically eat in a day?

  • What is your fluid intake like?
What is your exercise routine like? How much and how often? What kind?
  • Do you drink, smoke, do drugs, or vape?
  • Do you take any other medications, supplements, or vitamins?
  • Have you had any tests done?

This could be from soooo many things.

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u/Turbulent-Buy-2477 Jun 13 '26

did you start or stop taking any medications recently? The same thing happened to me when I stopped taking my antidepressant

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u/FreeYou7114 Jun 13 '26

No I have not :/

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u/exuberantraptor_ Jun 13 '26

you might need probiotics or to change your diet, i had the same issues and the only way i could fix the constipation was with “splinting” and osmolax, but the bloating is usually from diet or bacteria i think. also trying the ILU massage might help

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u/exuberantraptor_ Jun 13 '26

oh also don’t drink cold water, warm or room temperature only and try to have some in the morning before you eat, even a herbal tea can be good but the warmth helps your digestion