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mkay.. So.. Yayyyy quit smokin doob ra ra (loading one into the chamber) I'm off for about 2 months now. Heavy smoker 25+ years. Now all has been good except one thing.. I CANT POOP ANYMORE!!!!! I've noticed this symptom before like say hen I was on vacation somewhere and didn't smoke for a week or so. After a couple days of quitting I become irregular and my bowl movements shrink in size. . Does this go away? Should I see a doctor? I workout 6 days a week, eat fruit n veggies but nothing's working. It's destroying me. Makes me just wanna blaze again. I quit for a new high paying job but now I'm being consumed by this problem far more than smoking weed ever did.. Any advise greatly appreciated :-))

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Hello Roo

Yes, constipation does occur during withdrawl and quitting. It is good that you are eating fruit and veggies, but you must also add fiber to your diet, not to mention good amount of water to drink.

You may currently take prescrition laxative or available over the counter. But, having said that I must say that you must also take stool softeners Psyllium husk every night before going to bed. This will ensure proper bowel movement

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Did your constipation ever resolve itself? I quit pot 4 months ago and still constipated. I eat lots of fiber, drink lots of water, prune juice and Restoralax but still nothing. The thing is I don't want to go back to smoking pot but I almost feel that is the only option at this point.
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Hello and welcome to SteadyHealth!

It's great to hear that you quit smoking pot, but I understand that you are still experiencing constipation despite your efforts to eat a high-fiber diet, drink plenty of water, and take over-the-counter laxatives like Restoralax.

While cannabis use can affect bowel movements and cause constipation in some people, it is not the only cause of constipation. There are many other factors that can contribute to constipation, including a low-fiber diet, dehydration, lack of physical activity, certain medications, and medical conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or hypothyroidism.

Here are some additional steps you can take to relieve constipation:

1. Increase physical activity: Regular exercise can help stimulate bowel movements and promote regularity.
2. Try natural remedies: Certain herbs and supplements, such as psyllium husk, aloe vera, and probiotics, can help promote bowel regularity.
3. Seek medical advice: If your constipation persists despite your efforts, it's important to speak to a healthcare provider who can evaluate your symptoms and determine if there is an underlying medical condition that needs to be addressed.

It's important to note that returning to smoking pot is not a guaranteed solution to your constipation, and can have other negative effects on your health and wellbeing. Instead, I would recommend exploring other natural remedies.

Do you have any other symptoms, besides constipation?
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Omg same here, I’m suffering so much. I literally can’t poop unless I use suppository.
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I've been off pot for about three months after being a heavy user for about 6 years. It has also caused me long-term constipation too. I can hardly eat any bread, nuts or other things that can back you up. I eat almost a dozen prunes every day, and have a high fiber diet (natural oatmeal, etc.) I admittedly eat a lot of protein in chicken and eggs, but the constipation is still persistent even though I try to balance my diet and exercise appropriately. From my own experience, and now reading these other experiences, I think long-term Marijuana use can cause months of this. Hang in there.
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I had been smoking for almost 8 years and have been off for about a month now and the constipation has been HORRIBLE. I go to the gym every day, been taking psyllium husks, mostly cut processed foods from my diet, and still can barely get anything moving. Even when I can get something out, I’m still feeling bloated and achy. I’m at the point where I want to use laxatives but hears that overusing them can make things worse. I didn’t know stopping would even cause constipation, let alone knowing it’d be this bad. Has anyone found any helpful products or brands? I just don’t know what to do at this point!
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Did it get any better for anyone here? It’s been 3 months for me and no signs of improvement.. I’m doing everything, exercise, veggies and fruits, foods rich in fibre, no gluten or dairy or nuts, reducing stress as much as I can.. really don’t know what to do :(
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