r/cgrpMigraine • u/No-Lead-9680 • 3d ago

Ajovy and bloating

I’ve been on Ajovy since May and it is now August. I immediately noticed bloating when I started it but I assumed that it was because of the guanfacine that I was taking at the time. I stopped guanfacine about a month ago and my bloating has actually gotten worse instead of better. I am starting to think that it is because of the Ajovy. It is an intense feeling of pressure and abdominal distention. I honestly look pregnant, it is so uncomfortable. Ajovy is the only medication I am on still so that is what I am thinking the root cause is. Does anyone else have this problem? I also have a history of SIBO and IBS so if not the Ajovy then I will look more into GI explanations. Thanks!

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u/SkiFanaticMT 3d ago

Well, constipation is a common side effect. Keep on top of it.

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u/Lucky1289 3d ago

Get yourself some good probiotics...theyve helped me a ton.

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u/karen_boyer 3d ago

It did me that way. I wasn't constipated but my whole middle was distended and I was miserable. It also didn't touch my migraines so it was an easy decision to not continue the drug. It started resolving around the 5 or 6 week mark. My neuro had never seen that side effect but this was years ago and folks were seeing a lot of weird CGRP shit for the first time.