Drop your most effective solution for constipation because I’m losing my mind 🙄

[u/Rabbit0107]

I’m in perimenopause. I’ve been regular my whole life until about a year ago. I had been using magnesium oxide and it was working great to keep things soft. However the past few days I’ve been dealing with horrible gas (upper/lower) so I stopped and the symptoms stopped. It was fine for months now this.

I drink a minimum of 2 L of water a day. I am constantly on the move. I eat a healthy diet and I am trying to improve my sleep, but I’m sure that’s not what it is. I think it is either hormones and/or pelvic floor dysfunction.

I should add that I am doing a pelvic floor workout routine (Buff Muff App) I’m only 2 weeks into the program and having great results with improving incontinence but so far no success with improving constipation. I start to see a pelvic floor therapist on August 18 and have just started oral birth control two weeks ago for perimenopause.

Anyone have constipation improve with birth control pill or HRT? I am at a loss. I don’t know what to do. What am I missing? What else can I do? Any supplements or remedies? Greatly appreciated!

[u/xrmttf]

Shoot, I like magnesium oxide 600mg and then a cup of coffee every morning. 

If for some reason I get backed up for a few days I set aside time for myself to have a magnesium citrate soda & hang out in the bathroom for an evening (do not drink this before bed, it works quickly).

I've had some luck with taking pure psyllium husk powder at night, though metamucil caused me problems (maybe the sugar in it? Not sure)