# My hidden strategy for constipation **URL:** \ **Category:** Digestion & Gut Health\ **Created:** [February 4, 2026, 9:34pm UTC](https://myhealthyhaven.org/t/my-hidden-strategy-for-constipation/1280 "2026-02-04T21:34:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![dreamy\_otte44](https://myhealthyhaven.org/user_avatar/myhealthyhaven.org/dreamy_otte44/32/172_2.png) [@dreamy\_otte44](https://myhealthyhaven.org/u/dreamy_otte44)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2026, 9:34pm UTC](https://myhealthyhaven.org/t/my-hidden-strategy-for-constipation/1280/1 "2026-02-04T21:34:04Z")
This is a really effective way to resolve some constipation with this ‘drug.’ Ready? Eat a terrible meal. McDonald’s, Taco Bell, or something similar. It triggers a round of diarrhea that will clear out even the most stubborn stool, guaranteed. I use this tactic about once a month when I feel things getting bad, and it works perfectly. No medication or Miralax required. Just a greasy burger or some cheap tacos. By the way, this isn’t a joke; I’m completely serious, and it really works. ---
**Author:** ![droofiezus56](https://myhealthyhaven.org/user_avatar/myhealthyhaven.org/droofiezus56/32/146_2.png) [@droofiezus56](https://myhealthyhaven.org/u/droofiezus56)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2026, 9:44pm UTC](https://myhealthyhaven.org/t/my-hidden-strategy-for-constipation/1280/2 "2026-02-04T21:44:05Z")
My mom isn’t on Zep, but she swears by a gas station cappuccino. Lol ---
**Author:** ![snuisnuipr48](https://myhealthyhaven.org/user_avatar/myhealthyhaven.org/snuisnuipr48/32/153_2.png) [@snuisnuipr48](https://myhealthyhaven.org/u/snuisnuipr48)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2026, 9:46pm UTC](https://myhealthyhaven.org/t/my-hidden-strategy-for-constipation/1280/3 "2026-02-04T21:46:04Z")
Totally agree. Particularly if it’s been a while since you’ve had fast food. Your gut isn’t accustomed to it, so it reacts, and then it’s anchors away!! ---
**Author:** ![puifraedra63](https://myhealthyhaven.org/user_avatar/myhealthyhaven.org/puifraedra63/32/156_2.png) [@puifraedra63](https://myhealthyhaven.org/u/puifraedra63)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2026, 9:55pm UTC](https://myhealthyhaven.org/t/my-hidden-strategy-for-constipation/1280/5 "2026-02-04T21:55:02Z")
Waffle House or Hibachi usually does it for me! ---
**Author:** ![brave\_artist](https://myhealthyhaven.org/user_avatar/myhealthyhaven.org/brave_artist/32/191_2.png) [@brave\_artist](https://myhealthyhaven.org/u/brave_artist)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2026, 10:01pm UTC](https://myhealthyhaven.org/t/my-hidden-strategy-for-constipation/1280/6 "2026-02-04T22:01:04Z")
I discovered this the hard way during a recent road trip through New England. (My apologies to everyone at that NY Thruway rest area). ---
**Author:** ![fresh\_mendel](https://myhealthyhaven.org/user_avatar/myhealthyhaven.org/fresh_mendel/32/120_2.png) [@fresh\_mendel](https://myhealthyhaven.org/u/fresh_mendel)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2026, 10:04pm UTC](https://myhealthyhaven.org/t/my-hidden-strategy-for-constipation/1280/7 "2026-02-04T22:04:02Z")
The store-brand MiraLax works every single time. ---
**Author:** ![smuismaeta14](https://myhealthyhaven.org/user_avatar/myhealthyhaven.org/smuismaeta14/32/126_2.png) [@smuismaeta14](https://myhealthyhaven.org/u/smuismaeta14)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2026, 10:06pm UTC](https://myhealthyhaven.org/t/my-hidden-strategy-for-constipation/1280/8 "2026-02-04T22:06:02Z")
Costco’s dried mango is also very effective. Just eat a bunch of it! ---
**Author:** ![speepusnea8](https://myhealthyhaven.org/user_avatar/myhealthyhaven.org/speepusnea8/32/198_2.png) [@speepusnea8](https://myhealthyhaven.org/u/speepusnea8)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2026, 10:09pm UTC](https://myhealthyhaven.org/t/my-hidden-strategy-for-constipation/1280/9 "2026-02-04T22:09:06Z")
Sorbitol-filled sugar-free candies will definitely flush your system. Popcorn like Skinny Pop is a good healthy option. I’ve found success with consistent fiber gummies throughout the day. Keeping on top of it is key. My injection days are usually when it’s at its worst. ---
**Author:** ![plucky\_laplac03](https://myhealthyhaven.org/user_avatar/myhealthyhaven.org/plucky_laplac03/32/136_2.png) [@plucky\_laplac03](https://myhealthyhaven.org/u/plucky_laplac03)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2026, 10:10pm UTC](https://myhealthyhaven.org/t/my-hidden-strategy-for-constipation/1280/10 "2026-02-04T22:10:04Z")
Listen everyone, I actually had to use an enema recently. I’m taking Miralax regularly now because I never want to experience that again. I was literally in tears stuck on the toilet for two hours in my boyfriend’s studio apartment 😩😂 ---
**Author:** ![dapper\_panda91](https://myhealthyhaven.org/user_avatar/myhealthyhaven.org/dapper_panda91/32/126_2.png) [@dapper\_panda91](https://myhealthyhaven.org/u/dapper_panda91)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2026, 10:21pm UTC](https://myhealthyhaven.org/t/my-hidden-strategy-for-constipation/1280/11 "2026-02-04T22:21:03Z")
Whole chocolate milk. ---
**Author:** ![snemefiebi](https://myhealthyhaven.org/user_avatar/myhealthyhaven.org/snemefiebi/32/172_2.png) [@snemefiebi](https://myhealthyhaven.org/u/snemefiebi)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2026, 10:39pm UTC](https://myhealthyhaven.org/t/my-hidden-strategy-for-constipation/1280/12 "2026-02-04T22:39:05Z")
Sugar-free peanut butter cups from Russell Stover, specifically the ones with maltitol. Grab a small bag, finish half, and get ready. ---
**Author:** ![mafrienikr51](https://myhealthyhaven.org/user_avatar/myhealthyhaven.org/mafrienikr51/32/152_2.png) [@mafrienikr51](https://myhealthyhaven.org/u/mafrienikr51)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2026, 11:08pm UTC](https://myhealthyhaven.org/t/my-hidden-strategy-for-constipation/1280/13 "2026-02-04T23:08:04Z")
LOL, McDonald’s fries and a Coke are my go-to for a migraine, and it definitely has that ‘total flush’ effect for me as well. Like you said, it works perfectly! (Plus, it fixes most of my headaches!) Edit: Since starting Zep, I can only manage a small fry and Coke, and that’s literally all I can finish, but it’s enough. Thank goodness! ---
**Author:** ![sleasneasl3](https://myhealthyhaven.org/user_avatar/myhealthyhaven.org/sleasneasl3/32/138_2.png) [@sleasneasl3](https://myhealthyhaven.org/u/sleasneasl3)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2026, 11:34pm UTC](https://myhealthyhaven.org/t/my-hidden-strategy-for-constipation/1280/14 "2026-02-04T23:34:04Z")
Strangely, walking into a Barnes & Noble triggers it for me every time. I don’t know why books act as a laxative, but they do for me. ---
**Author:** ![nimble\_beaver3](https://myhealthyhaven.org/user_avatar/myhealthyhaven.org/nimble_beaver3/32/159_2.png) [@nimble\_beaver3](https://myhealthyhaven.org/u/nimble_beaver3)\ **Post date:** [February 4, 2026, 11:46pm UTC](https://myhealthyhaven.org/t/my-hidden-strategy-for-constipation/1280/15 "2026-02-04T23:46:05Z")
That strategy is a double-edged sword. I’ve done it a few times myself, but now the thought of those foods makes me nauseous; I might be finished with them. Lately, I’ve been eating sliced apples. Those 12oz bags you can get for around $3. If I finish the bag, I’m guaranteed a solid 💩 by the next morning. No painful side effects. ---
**Author:** ![dapper\_artist0](https://myhealthyhaven.org/user_avatar/myhealthyhaven.org/dapper_artist0/32/154_2.png) [@dapper\_artist0](https://myhealthyhaven.org/u/dapper_artist0)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2026, 12:58am UTC](https://myhealthyhaven.org/t/my-hidden-strategy-for-constipation/1280/16 "2026-02-05T00:58:03Z")
It’s just so agonizing when you have hard stool backed up with urgent diarrhea trying to push past it.