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hello, sorry if this is a bit too tmi, I struggle a lot with random constipation, I kno it’s a hormonal/endo symptom. Anyone have any advice/take anything that works for them to stay more regular ? I heard taking magnesium helps. Any tips or advice greatly appreciated. X

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Sunrach

Ducoease 4 times a day. 2 morning and 2 night time. Helps significantly. Can be bought on prescription

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Bagel96

I have started taking a combination of magnesium citrate and glycinate. Citrate is the one mainly used for constipation as it has a laxative effect. I found this much more useful than constantly taking laxidos and senna doctors had prescribed me. Also plenty of water/movement and good diet x

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NatureSoul in reply toBagel96

Which brand of magnesium citrate do you take? And what dosage? Thank you 😌

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Bagel96 in reply toNatureSoul

Pure encapsulations is the brand, it’s 150mg per capsule. I have just been taking 1 of them and 1 of my glycinate ones as well to start off with. But you can take more than just 1 of the citrate if you need to x

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NatureSoul in reply toBagel96

Fabulous thanks so much for this, I’ll have to look into ☺️🫶🏼

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Ru8yred in reply toBagel96

Ooo ! What’s the brand ?? Is it in tablet or powder form ?? Thank you x

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Bagel96 in reply toRu8yred

Pure encapsulations and it’s tablet form 😊 x

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1Poppy1234

I take lactulose it's really good on your stomach and drink plenty of water peppermint tea.

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NatureSoul

I really struggle too with this. I’ve been prescribed lactulose but does absolutely nothing for me other than bloat me even more 😩

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Ru8yred in reply toNatureSoul

I’m so sorry :( it’s a nightmare isn’t it. I don’t know why it’s so common for endo ?

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NatureSoul in reply toRu8yred

Honestly it feels like a never ending battle at times doesn’t it. If it’s not bowel issues, it’s pain throughout the body. If it’s not pain, it’s chronic exhaustion. Just love to catch a break 😅😅😅

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Ru8yred in reply toNatureSoul

Totally feel you on that, just been on a week long flare up. Not fun ! I’m really hoping to find some magnesium supplements to help tho so fingers crossed

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NatureSoul in reply toRu8yred

Absolutely! I’m doing a bit of research too so if I find any recommendations, I’ll let you know ☺️🫶🏼

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Rainbow2468

Hi hi i gave up gluten, and my constipation completely stopped. I suffered terrible constipation before I gave up gluten. Sending you a safe hug 🤗

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Hj149

Hi! I struggled a lot with this, was prescribed so many different things but eventually they started to make things worse the other way, or have me acis reflux/wind. I've been using symprove (which has live bacteria in it proven to reach your gut alive) and I've noticed such a difference- it is quite expensive, but honestly has been worth it for me 😊

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