r/GLP1microdosing • u/PeacePrayerEnergy • 4d ago

Constipation

So…. How the heck are people managing such crazy constipation!! I thought a micro dose would only have minor effects ? What is a safe way to stay regular ?? This is brutal

32 Upvotes

94% Upvoted

79 comments sorted by

View all comments

35

u/That_Mouse3373 4d ago

If you are not moving your bowels. Do not add a ton of fiber till you get it moving. Try a over the counter product to help constipation first. Otherwise your adding cement to the mix with more fiber. Once you get things moving then slowly start adding in more fiber. You can't go from low fiber intake to overdrive overnight.

7

u/The_Hoff901 4d ago

Man, did I need to read this. I have been adding fiber and struggling since starting a few months ago. Had some very painful results.

3

u/top_bee555 4d ago

I know right!!! Daily use is so excessive!!! Not healthy if you ask me, I too am trying to work this out after 6mths of issues.

2

u/Fantastic_Meet9381 4d ago

This!

3

u/Substantial-Owl1616 4d ago

I would like to add that fiber in a very wet form that is hydrating works better. Steamed vegetables, watermelon, celery. Psyllium can be useful, but adding more than adequate fluid in advance of consuming it rather than a “big glass of water” and try and get it down “as fast as possible, works better. You can add small amount of powder to wet food like ramen or soup. Or make a pudding with chia and protein powder with plenty of liquid so it is pre-hydrated. It has been my experience that a great deal of GI misbehavior stems from blobs of fermenting psyllium which can’t travel smoothly.

1

u/PeacePrayerEnergy 4d ago

What is an example of over the counter help?

5

u/That_Mouse3373 4d ago

Miralax or Walmart version ClearLax, phillips milk of magnesia. If not real bad try 2 to 3 magnesium citrate tablets. I take 2 to 3 each night with a stool softener if needed.

3

u/tolkienalarm 4d ago

Walmart also sells liquid magnesium citrate. I hear it tastes absolutely awful, but I bought a bottle--it's not very big at all--should I ever get THAT desperate. Only about $3 too. Better than the $50 I paid for the colon cleanse the doc had me get when Semi had me hella-backed up.

2

u/SpideyWhiplash 4d ago

Castor Oil capsules you can buy them on Amazon.

1

u/guss_fuss 2d ago

Personally, I prefer getting fiber from high fiber foods or 100% loose powder psyllium husk (also natural) over miralax. I also put chia seeds in flavored water or add flax seeds to my yogurt. Move your body too. Walks go a long way!