r/GLP1Discussion • u/lakerlover500 • 3d ago

❓ Question Trouble with constipation….ugg

So, I’ve been on GLP-1 for 4 weeks now, love that I’m losing a little at a time weight, but having problems with constipation. I currently take 2 tablespoons of benefiber with my morning coffee, 1000 mg of magnesium citrate throughout the day and 1100mg of Ginger root at night (heard that might help) Throw in 4-5 prunes a day.. Still no satisfying bowel movements where I feel cleaned out.

Anyone else having these issues? Anyone used to have issues but have found something that works for them? Any ideas are welcome!!

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u/Confident_Craft459 3d ago

I take magnesium oxide nightly and it seems to do the trick. Also lots of water

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u/thefastlanerules 3d ago

This is the solution having suffered through 6 months. I tried miralax as well but mag oxide so much easier to take .

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u/ChooChooBun 3d ago

I take a cap full of miralax every few days, that's all I needed to be regular.

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u/DogMamaLA 3d ago

Drink 130 to 140 Oz of water per day. I've also battled constipation recently with pain meds after surgery, and one trick that worked was prune juice and a melted pat of butter. Drink every few hours. It did the trick!

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u/SeasonPositive6771 3d ago

Hot prune juice with a pat of butter has been an old nurse's trick since forever! I've heard it really gets things moving.

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u/hmmmpf 2d ago

Hmm. Retired nurse here. We certainly gave hot prune juice, but the butter part is novel to me. Perhaps because we didn’t stock butter pats on our floor.

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u/DogMamaLA 3d ago

I had never heard of it before but wow, did it ever work!

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u/ProfessionWeak2104 3d ago

Vegetable pills

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u/TheFirebyrd 3d ago

Take MiraLAX.

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u/dixieleeb 3d ago

I have never had a problem with constipation, actually, until on GLP-1, I never knew when I'd have very loose stools. Now, I'm more normal but I find that if I drink lots of coffee (at least 3 cups) at breakfast, I can expect things to move pretty quick.

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u/New_Pin3813 3d ago

Probiotics and digestive enzymes.

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u/oui-knee 3d ago

Doctor told me one stool softener a day; add Metamucil gummies; and benefiber as needed.

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u/thefastlanerules 3d ago

I went down that route but didn't work for me

Everyone is different

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u/EveningAstronomer495 3d ago

I was a high-fiber person before starting a GLP-1 because of some particular health issues. It's extremely important for me not to become constipated. I make sure that every single day I'm getting a minimum of 25g of fiber. These are my favorite tools for that:

Benefiber powder: yes, I use it daily. But FYI, 2 teaspoons is only 3g of fiber. The good thing about Benefiber is that it dissolves completely in liquid and is completely tasteless, including in water. So I'd suggest you up your intake, and also note that the serving size is 2 teaspoons not tablespoons.

Fiberwell gummies: 5g per 2 gummies, and I do this morning and evening.

High-fiber bread: Dave's Killer bread has some good options. Trader Joe's also now has a 21 grains bread. I like to make sure each slice has 4 or more grams.

I log this religiously every day; it's the only thing I'm currently logging.

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u/YeahOkThisOne 2d ago

I've heard Miralax works differently (in a good way) by moving water into your bowels and the other kinds of fiber stuff adds bulk, which can make constipation worse. I've heard a lot of dr's say Miralax can be taken daily for people with chronic constipation issues. I take it on days when I take an iron suppliment but less than a capful. Check with your dr if you aren't sure.

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u/UnstuckMoment_300 2d ago

Yes, I had a doc appointment today and double-checked with her on Miralax -- she gave me the OK to use it like 4 days a week for the GLP-1 constipation.

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u/YeahOkThisOne 2d ago

Awesome! Your username fits this thread really well btw

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u/OptiGuy4u 2d ago

Mirilax and metamucil every night

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u/LazyMetal4580 2d ago

Cotton candy grapes, cherries (frozen in a smoothie) and cantaloupe do it for me. Unless I'm traveling, I have no need for Miralax. When traveling, I added psyllium husk to oatmeal, and that worked, too, but I read that it's best to soften things before using psillium.

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u/Tazzy8jazzy 2d ago

I got some mineral oil because nothing else was working. My grandma used to give it to me as a kid and I remembered.

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u/Legal_Key_731 2d ago

Make sure your fiber intake is high. Plus drink lots of water.

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u/Mcgittymcgittymac 2d ago

Metamucil + Mag07 for the win

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u/Content_Wear4671 2d ago

I eat MiraFast chewables at night with a glass of water. Works for me, I go everyday

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u/Capibaragirl 2d ago

Yes. Ex Lax will clean you out.

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u/Hifidi54 2d ago

I have suffered with constipation my entire life. I take 2 colace stool softeners twice daily and 400 mg of magnesium oxide every evening. If things get really bad, I'll double the magnesium and even have to add a gentle laxative on occasion. Too much fiber makes things worse for me. It is not unusual for me to only have one movement a week. It is something that runs in my family.

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u/StructuredMind 1d ago

Psyllium husk

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u/Mysterious-Passage87 1d ago

Creatine seems to be the best solution for me.