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Tools to Kick GLP-1 Constipation to the Curb

GLP-1 medication has been truly transformational in my life. Like any transformation, it has come with challenges. Here's a list of tools I used to help get things moving while enduring the uncomfortable constipation side effect that hit me at times asthe doses progressed.

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Exercise Tools

Get Things Moving

Helpful Products

Hydration Station

Exercise Tools

Moving your body helps things in your body move. Here are a few things that were easy to use and helped me get moving to get things moving.

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30-Minute Power Yoga Flow For Tight Abs

Peloton has a great series of bite-sized yoga bind workouts that focus on that one skill. These are great for helping with momentary gas relief and also seemed to get things moving.

Peloton Binding Yoga Workout, Treadmill & Cycle

Simple 10-20 minute strolls around the neighborhood helped. I love adidas sneakers for their support, style and bouncy feeling that makes walks feel fun.

Pink Boost Running Shoes

An organic yoga mat to stretch on without absorbing toxins always makes me feel better.

Organic Yoga Mat

Get Things Moving

I'm no doctor. Ask yours before you use anything because every body is different and everybody reacts differently to GLP-1s and any other med or supplement. Here are products that helped me through the uncomfortable constipation phases on GLP-1s.

This is a favorite of the GLP-1 community on TikTok.

MiraLAX

This is another favorite and described as more gentle.

Amazon.com: Senna Tablets

The yummiest option.

Peppermint Tea

Helpful Products

The side effects of this side effect can be really uncomfortable. Here are a few things that were helpful at putting that discomfort to bed until my body adjusted to new doses.

Great spray for itching and pain

Dermoplast Pain, Burn & Itch Relief Spray

Helpful for when you're truly miserable

Cocoa Butter Suppositories

Helped turn pain to discomfort.

Tylenol

I didn't use this but a lot of tiktokkers recommended.

Benefiber

Taking these regularly helps.

Probiotic Nutritional Supplements / Digestiv...

Hydration Station

Water is your best friend to get you through this situation. Water helps meds, helps move things through the digestive tract and helps make you feel better generally. Here are my favorite waters and bottles to spice up the daily consumption.

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Topo Chico

These are great and give you electrolytes!

Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier - Lemon Lime ...

These are so sweet they feel like a treat.

Propel Powder Packets Grape with Electrolytes ...

I'm obsessed with these. Have I gotten huffy if my husband took too many of this flavor? Mind your business.

Sanpellegrino Blood Orange Italian Sparkling ...

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