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Tools to Kick GLP-1 Constipation to the Curb
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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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I've always liked popsugar's free short classes. I find the yoga classes helpful
30-Minute Power Yoga Flow For Tight Abs
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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
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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
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An organic yoga mat to stretch on without absorbing toxins always makes me feel better.
Organic Yoga Mat
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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.

 
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This is a favorite of the GLP-1 community on TikTok.
MiraLAX
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This is another favorite and described as more gentle.
Amazon.com: Senna Tablets
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The yummiest option.
Peppermint Tea
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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. 

 
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Great spray for itching and pain
Dermoplast Pain, Burn & Itch Relief Spray
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Helpful for when you're truly miserable
Cocoa Butter Suppositories
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Helped turn pain to discomfort.
Tylenol
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I didn't use this but a lot of tiktokkers recommended.
Benefiber
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Taking these regularly helps.
Probiotic Nutritional Supplements / Digestiv...
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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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I love Topo Chico's in the bottle. It's gives old school Coke bottles without the calories. Also, gives a little Tulum vacay vibe. And who doesn't want to linger in that moment a little longer?
Topo Chico
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These are great and give you electrolytes!
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier - Lemon Lime ...
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These are so sweet they feel like a treat.
Propel Powder Packets Grape with Electrolytes ...
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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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Camelback water bottles feel like an old friend I'm comfortable taking anywhere with me. From errands to the office to the gym, you'll find me happily sipping from one of these. It's the straw, I think? I love this straw and that it's detachable in s...
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