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"They Just Told Me to Take Miralax": Why Doctors Don't Know How to Fix Chronic Constipation (And What Actually Does)
By Anonymous
November 1, 2025
I posted this on Reddit two years ago, desperate for answers:
r/GutHealth • 2 years ago
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"I went to the doctor for chronic constipation. She did bloodwork and imaging. The test showed I had impacted stool. Her solution? She just told me to take Miralax and set up our next appointment in a year. BUT WHY IS IT HAPPENING? WHY AM I ON A DAILY DOSE OF LAXATIVES ALL OF A SUDDEN??"
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The responses flooded in.
Hundreds of people. All saying the same thing.
Anonymous • 2 years ago
Sadly, I got the same advice.
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Anonymous • 2 years ago
Unfortunately, doctors don't take symptoms like chronic constipation seriously. They usually do the normal tests. And if those come out okay, they throw meds at you and send you on your way.
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Anonymous • 2 years ago
GI docs love prescribing laxatives/stool softeners. Many do not take a holistic approach.
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That's when I realized: I wasn't alone. And doctors genuinely didn't have real answers.
For Years, This Was My Daily Reality
I go (💩) 2-3 times a week if I'm lucky, and it's always painful. The straining has caused hemorrhoids and fissures.
I've been on stool softeners for years but nothing really works. I'm actually afraid to eat because I know it will cause more pain and discomfort.
Some mornings I wake up and think: Is there anything that actually works? Or am I just losing hope this will ever get better?
My doctor just keeps prescribing more medications. I genuinely feel like my bowels are completely broken.
The Bathroom Counter That Looked Like a Pharmacy
One Reddit user wrote: "I'm a psych nurse and struggle with chronic constipation. I've been dealing with stomach issues for years. I keep getting told it's anxiety. Incredibly frustrating that they keep throwing Miralax and docusate at me. I want to scream."
Another person shared: "Without coffee and occasional stool softeners, I poop less than once a week."
Someone else confessed: "I suffered with chronic constipation since birth. Nothing helped."
Reading these stories, I realized something:
We were all trying the same things. And none of them were working.
Miralax → Helps temporarily, but you need more and more
Fiber supplements → Made bloating worse
Stool softeners → Inconsistent results
More water → Didn't help
Prune juice → Minimal effect
Probiotics → No change
One person summed it up perfectly:
"Taking a pill to get relief isn't enough. WHY is this happening and how do we fix it?"
Then Someone Asked Me a Question That Changed Everything
I was complaining in yet another Reddit forum when someone replied:
"Have you ever had your mineral levels checked?"
Mineral levels?
What did that have to do with constipation?
They explained: "Your intestines are muscles. Muscles need minerals to contract. Without them, things just... stop moving."
They shared a study from the University of Texas showing that modern vegetables contain up to 40% less minerals than 50 years ago.
"Your food isn't nourishing you the way it used to. Your body is starving for minerals."
I had never heard this before.
Not once in all my doctor visits had anyone mentioned minerals.
Why Your Intestinal Muscles Have Actually Stopped Working
Here's what I learned:
Your intestines are smooth muscles that contract in waves to move waste through your digestive system. This is called peristalsis.
But those muscles need specific minerals to work:
Magnesium → Relaxes intestinal muscles, draws water into the colon (this makes stool soft naturally)
Potassium → Powers the muscle contractions that actually move waste
Sodium & Calcium → Regulate nerve signals that coordinate muscle movement
Trace minerals → Support digestive enzyme production and gut pH balance
Without these minerals, your gut muscles literally can't contract properly.
It doesn't matter how much fiber you eat.
It doesn't matter how much water you drink.
If your muscles don't have the minerals they need, they can't move waste.
That's why fiber makes it worse—you're adding more bulk to a system that can't process what's already there.
The Soil Depletion Crisis Nobody Talks About
Modern farming has stripped minerals from our soil.
We've been farming the same land for decades using chemical fertilizers that only replace 3-4 nutrients.
But plants need 80+ minerals to grow properly.
And we need those same 80+ minerals to function.
The food that should be nourishing us... isn't.
Our bodies are literally starving for minerals while we eat "healthy" food that's empty inside.
I Found Something That Actually Addressed the Root Cause
Someone on Reddit mentioned these Mineral Hydration Packs.
"Single-serve packets with 80+ essential minerals," they said. "Just mix it in water and drink it."
I was skeptical. I'd tried so many supplements.
But I read the reviews. Over 12,000 five-star ratings.
People specifically talking about constipation relief.
"I haven't had a normal bowel movement in three years. Two weeks on these minerals, and I'm going every morning like clockwork."
"After years on Miralax, I'm finally off all medications. Just these minerals."
"I was spending $200/month on laxatives and stool softeners. This $40 bag did more in 2 weeks than everything else combined."
These were real people. With the same problem I had.
I ordered a bag of Hydrohealth Mineral Hydration Packs.
Here's what they contain:
80+ essential minerals cleanly sourced
Magnesium citrate (60mg) - the form best absorbed for gut motility
Potassium citrate (200mg)
Calcium citrate (75mg)
Organic trace minerals from salts
Zero sugar, zero calories
Organic fruit flavoring (I got Lemon-Lime)
Doctor formulated. 4.8 stars. Over 12,000 reviews.
$1.02 per serving—cheaper than my daily Miralax.
What Happened When I Finally Gave My Gut What It Needed
I started drinking one packet every morning mixed in water.
Day 1-2: Didn't notice much. Still skeptical.
Day 4: I woke up and felt... movement. Actual peristalsis happening.
I went to the bathroom and had a small but complete bowel movement.
No straining.
It was small, but it was normal.
Day 7: Another movement. My gut was waking up.
Day 10: I had my first truly normal bowel movement in YEARS.
Soft. Complete. No pain. No medication.
Week 3: Going almost every other morning. Sometimes daily.
2 months later: Completely regular. Every morning or every other morning.
No Miralax.
No stool softeners.
No laxatives.
Just one packet of minerals every morning.
Other People's Stories (Real Reddit Testimonials)
From the research forums and reviews:
"I did some research and found a medication to try called Colestipol, which is a bile acid sequestrant and it's been life changing. I can eat with hardly any pain, I have a normal BM most days." — Reddit user, 1 year update
"I suffered with chronic constipation since birth. Nothing helped. Eventually I got diagnosed with colonic inertia and had my entire colon removed. Now I can poop normal." — Reddit user sharing extreme case
"My normal is to go about once every three or four days. For years this was my life. — Another chronic sufferer
"I'm a psych nurse struggling with chronic constipation. Incredibly frustrating that they keep throwing Miralax at me. I want to scream." — Healthcare worker suffering in silence
These are real people who were told they'd need medication forever.
People who were dismissed by doctors.
People who just needed someone to check their minerals.
Why This Works When Nothing Else Does
Constipation isn't a disease. It's a symptom.
A symptom of mineral-starved muscles that can't contract properly.
Fiber doesn't help because the problem isn't lack of bulk—it's lack of muscle function.
Water doesn't help because without minerals, your body can't pull that water into your colon where it needs to go.
Probiotics don't help because bacteria need a mineralized environment to thrive.
Laxatives force your body to move but they don't fix why your body stopped moving naturally. They actually weaken your intestinal muscles over time.
Minerals fix the root cause.
They give your intestinal muscles the fuel they need to contract.
They restore nerve signaling so your gut knows when and how to move.
They draw water into your colon naturally.
Your body knows how to have a bowel movement. You just have to give it the minerals it needs.
What Makes Hydrohealth Different
Most electrolyte drinks only have 3-4 minerals:
Plus:
Doctor formulated for gut health
Magnesium citrate (proven for constipation)
Zero sugar, zero calories
Organic fruit flavors
Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free
No artificial ingredients
And it's cheaper than every major competitor.
The Reddit Community's Verdict
r/Microbiome • 1 years ago
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Unfortunately, at least where I am at, doctors don't take symptoms like chronic constipation seriously. They usually do the normal tests and if those come out okay they throw meds at you and send you on your way. This usually leads people to places like Reddit where you find others who have the same issue and have had success.
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r/ChronicIllness • 4 months ago
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Warrior: I did some research and it's been life changing. I can eat with hardly any pain, I have a normal BM most days.
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r/CPTSD • 9 months ago
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My IBS tends to be the constipation variety and has been since I was a little baby. My 'normal' is to go about once every three or four days.
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The pattern is clear:
Doctors don't have answers.
Medications don't fix the root cause.
But when people address mineral deficiency, things change.
Here's What I Recommend You Do
If you've been struggling with chronic constipation for months or years...
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You Don't Deserve to Live With This
One Reddit user wrote:
"Not a day goes by that I don't have stomach pain. I'm exhausted most of the day from pain and lack of nutrition. I hate my life and am severely depressed because of my stomach."
Another said:
"I determined I either need to be in severe pain or crapping blood to have more tests done."
This is unacceptable.
You shouldn't have to suffer.
You shouldn't have to beg doctors to take you seriously.
You shouldn't have to be dependent on medications that don't even work.
You deserve normal, comfortable, daily bowel movements.
Your body knows how to do this.
You just have to give it what it needs.
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How long until I see results?
Most people notice improvement within 3-7 days. By week 2, many report regular, comfortable movements. Your body needs time to rebuild mineral stores.
Is this safe to take with other medications?
Hydrohealth is a food-based supplement, but always check with your doctor if you're on medications. Most people can safely add minerals to their routine.
Will I become dependent like I did with laxatives?
No. Minerals are what your body naturally needs. You're not forcing anything—you're restoring what's missing. Many people reduce usage after several months as their body rebalances.
What if it doesn't work for me?
30-day money-back guarantee. If you don't see improvement, you get a full refund.
How is this different from taking magnesium supplements alone?
Magnesium helps, but your gut needs the complete profile—80+ minerals working together. Magnesium alone won't restore nerve signaling, enzyme production, or pH balance.
Can I take this every day?
Yes. Daily use is recommended to maintain proper mineral levels. Your body uses minerals constantly.
One Last Thing…
Someone on Reddit wrote:
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That's what convinced me to try this.
Not doctor recommendations (they didn't have any).
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