u/Misswillowblossom

Every time I read a thread here I can’t help but think how many may be on a GLP-1 and this is why a lot of us are struggling with constipation. I’ve been on Tirzpeatide and low dose Retratude and I’m definitely having a rough go. I started twice daily Metamucil and was able to produce quite a bit this morning. The way GLP-1 slows your gastric emptying may be the cause of the slow exit.

I went into see my dr. for constipation a few weeks back and was put on linzess after some days not even going with an enema. I had an X-ray that showed a minor impaction. I started at the 145mg dose and within a few weeks had to move up to the 290mg as I still was not producing a bowel movement at the 145mg. The 290mg dose is the highest dose of linzess and I am still struggling some days with hard bowl movements.

Fast forward, I had a Dr. appointment again a few days ago still complaining of the constipation. Dr. decided to check my thyroid as they can be related if your thyroid is out of whack. Lo and behold, I’m hypothyroid and she put me on levothyroxine to get things back in balance.

Has anyone ever dealt with constipation directly related to thyroid issues? I’d be curious to hear your stories.