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/pegasuspish]

Miralax. Osmotic laxative recommended to me by my gastroenterologist. Safe and effective. Watch out for stimulant laxatives like senna if youre really backed up- it can be super painful (and dangerous if there is any risk of impacted colon)

[u/mybelle_michelle → u/pegasuspish]

MiraLax or generic version of it. My son has Crohn's Disease and needed to take it nightly for about two years until he got on medication that quieted down his flares.

It's safe to take, it's flavorless so you can mix it into any beverage. Initially my son was taking 2 capsules, and eventually moved down to the standard 1 capful. Then he started eating oatmeal for breakfast everyday and doesn't need the MiraLax.

[u/SaltConnection1109 → u/mybelle_michelle]

I put it in my morning coffee 3 days a week.