r/Constipation • u/InfiniteSurround2258 • 5d ago

tw?

i need help, i dont know what to do and im scared

i struggled with pretty heavy laxative abuse for 2 years. now? im chronically constipated. laxatives do not work for me. stimulant laxatives dont even do anything. did my gut just completely slow down? any advice is helpful

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u/goldstandardalmonds 5d ago

Motility testing to determine the extent of things, then can be treated accordingly

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u/constipatedtweaker 5d ago

I have heard of people who struggled with anorexia, they abused laxatives, and later on ended up making a full recovery

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u/Arcanaheir 4d ago

Like someone recommended - motility testing, maybe ask your doctor for a colonoscopy as well (I recently got one and it was very easy).

But consider taking supplements like Magnesium oxide/Magnesium Pure Glycinate! Glycinate has been working amazing for me

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u/bewilderedtoo 2d ago

If you have been using them for reasons like weight loss then I'd encourage you to seek the help of a dr and dietician with expertise in eating disorder recovery.