Ajovy constipation

[Jeffner]

Hi all,

Been taking Ajovy since July and definitely having a positive effect on my migraines, but have started to have issues with constipation :-(.

Any advice? Think I remember some people recommend magnesium oxide or citrate? When is a good time to take this and what dose?

Thanks!

[Cat00]

I would have thought magnesium citrate would make matters worse. The magnesium is for migraines rather than bowels and one of the problems with magnesium is it can effect your bowel adversely. Although to be fair it's more likely to give you diardiarrhoea, gas and cramping so there's a chance it could help constipation I suppose? Magnesium oxide is a poor version of magnesium though so I'd steer clear of that.

[Janine61]

I had the same problem but have CosmoCol prescribed by a very understanding doctor. All other doctors just say eat more fibre! I take 2 sachets at night in a very small amount of strong squash. I start taking them straight after the injection not waiting to see if I need to as waiting compounds the problem. Then stopping as it gets better. Hope that helps.

[Onthemove1971]

I would say start it asap.

I have not had any GI issues taking it.

I have been most successful with Magnisium Glycinate. I have also needed it 3x day. The noon dose helps me the most.

If you don't feel any different in 6 months then change types or dose. Your body will tell you.

Good luck

[Monroecuts]

Before I started on Aimovig I started a regime to prevent constipation and it works well, I would definitely suffer if I didn’t take these.

Twice daily I have the following:

- Chia Seeds 1Tbsp

- Flax 1Tbsp

I put them in yoghurt and also breakfast cereal.

I still get problems for 7 days after the injection so I add on Psyllium Husks taken in milk (not pleasant but works).

Eat plenty of fruit & veg and drinks load of water.

Try & avoid drugs as they can have unexpected consequences.

Nothing wrong with Magnesium citrate which I take for the migraine prevention, I’m not sure if they help the constipation but I take them anyway.

I hope that helps

[Xandi2]

Neurologists advise taking magnesium citrate for migraine. I take quite a high dose and it does not cause GI issues but it does relieve constipation which so many of the pills we take as migraine prophylactics can cause. Start on say 200mg a day (take at night) and then wait a week and go up in the dose if it doesn't help.