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Ultimately you get these extreme issues if you ignore a problem for too long. If you are becoming constipated and let it continue for many days on end without s

by Fogest 8mo ago

Ultimately you get these extreme issues if you ignore a problem for too long. If you are becoming constipated and let it continue for many days on end without seeking some kind of treatment I feel that you are kinda to blame. I had some constipations at one point while on it and used some over the counter style fiber products and stool softeners to deal with the problem. If I ignored the problem of course I could potentially end up in these more extreme situations. I think if people are choosing to use such medications they should make sure they are aware of the potential complications and are vigilant with their health to ensure these extreme side effects are avoided.

gib444 8mo ago
Fibre and stool softeners did nothing for me. Nor increasing water. Nor exercise. Nor massaging my stomach. Nor senna Only a magnesium drink ("Milk of Magnesia") or bisocodyl, neither of which are pleasant to take regularly as they result only in diarrhoea It's hard to balance trying to let your body do its thing with less extreme method and resorting to the nuclear option. You also have to write off a day and not go anywhere after taking those It's very much related to the drug and not just "ignoring" something
- rootusrootus 8mo ago
  Try miralax yet? It’s basically tasteless in a glass of water.
  - gib444 8mo ago
    Yes (not that exact brand but the same ingredient: polyethylene glycol 3350). It takes 3-5 days to begin working then creates diarrhoea for another 3-5 days (I probably should mention I had IBS-C prior but Mounjaro makes it 2-3x worse)
- Fogest 8mo ago
  I only had an issue because I was taking an iron supplement at the same time which also can further cause constipation. I stopped taking that and it resolved my constipation issues. I'm not too sure what you're referring to with a "write off day". I am on the highest dose currently and don't have this issue. I maybe get some sleepiness the day after taking it but I can still do things. However that effect has also subsided a lot after taking it for long over. Every medication will have pros and cons. I'm having huge success on the medication and the slight issues I have are a worthy tradeoff personally.
  - normie3000 8mo ago
    > I'm not too sure what you're referring to with a "write off day". Some people aren't comfortable leaving the house when their rear is flowing like Niagara Falls.
    - Fogest 8mo ago
      Oh wow that sounds like the opposite issue! I've only had the other problem where it's not coming out. It's funny how medications can cause issues where they constipate people, but then also have the opposite problem where they make people have diahrea.
    - gib444 8mo ago
      Yeah I was referring to what you have to do after taking a proper laxative

by Fogest 8mo ago

gib444 8mo ago

Fibre and stool softeners did nothing for me. Nor increasing water. Nor exercise. Nor massaging my stomach. Nor senna Only a magnesium drink ("Milk of Magnesia") or bisocodyl, neither of which are pleasant to take regularly as they result only in diarrhoea It's hard to balance trying to let your body do its thing with less extreme method and resorting to the nuclear option. You also have to write off a day and not go anywhere after taking those It's very much related to the drug and not just "ignoring" something

rootusrootus 8mo ago
Try miralax yet? It’s basically tasteless in a glass of water.
- gib444 8mo ago
  Yes (not that exact brand but the same ingredient: polyethylene glycol 3350). It takes 3-5 days to begin working then creates diarrhoea for another 3-5 days (I probably should mention I had IBS-C prior but Mounjaro makes it 2-3x worse)
Fogest 8mo ago
I only had an issue because I was taking an iron supplement at the same time which also can further cause constipation. I stopped taking that and it resolved my constipation issues. I'm not too sure what you're referring to with a "write off day". I am on the highest dose currently and don't have this issue. I maybe get some sleepiness the day after taking it but I can still do things. However that effect has also subsided a lot after taking it for long over. Every medication will have pros and cons. I'm having huge success on the medication and the slight issues I have are a worthy tradeoff personally.
- normie3000 8mo ago
  > I'm not too sure what you're referring to with a "write off day". Some people aren't comfortable leaving the house when their rear is flowing like Niagara Falls.
  - Fogest 8mo ago
    Oh wow that sounds like the opposite issue! I've only had the other problem where it's not coming out. It's funny how medications can cause issues where they constipate people, but then also have the opposite problem where they make people have diahrea.
  - gib444 8mo ago
    Yeah I was referring to what you have to do after taking a proper laxative