constapation

[chris1984]

hey guys,

Im 4 days in and ive been drinking pleanty of water but i am so constapated what did u guys do to get rid of this?

I read what dr. atkins said but i dont think i can get the stuff he reccomends where i am.


Any help greatly apriciated!

Thank You And Take Care

Chris

[2big4mysize]

Re: constapation

don't know where you are but flax is availible just about world wide. psullium is the stuff in metamucill. but if you are in need of going right away the natural veggie stuff he is referring to is senna like in senacot. many ADBBer who got really constipated swear by natural glycerine suppositories for 30 mint till releif.

also pick your veggies with higher fiber content from the acceptable lists will help keep this from reoccuring.

[chris1984]

Re: constapation

can i take senacot i can get them real easy.

[2big4mysize]

Re: constapation

that is the laxative with the natural veggie stuff Dr Atkins refer to in DANDR. once you get uncloogged you need to add fiber supplements to your Atkins eating you can use either wheat bran, psyllium or flax seed meal per rule 12 of induction so you stay that way
once you move to OWl it will lessen as you get more veggies with lots more fiber.

[Adena]

Re: constapation

Chris, I eat flax meal fairly regularly, but it doesn't seem to work for me. Nor does Citacell (sp?). The only thing that keeps me going regularly is a gentle colon clense (I've tried a few different kinds) that I take every couple of days.

[julirama723]

Re: constapation

Sometimes eating too much protein can cause this too--make sure you watch your protein intake, eat your veggies, and try some flax meal. You can make mock danish for brekkie, or sprinkle it in foods.

[Kent]

Re: constapation

SF Metamucil should be able to found almost anywhere, and it is made with psyllium husks. It does contain aspartame, so you may want to evaluate your weight loss afterwards as well.

[2big4mysize]

Re: constapation

any healthfood store will have all three just ask. most grocery stores do to now.

[Elizellen]

Re: constapation

In case you are located outside North America, Chris, flax is known as linseeds in many other countries.

[chris1984]

Re: constapation

the laxative i got is (bisacodyl)
ingredients:
eack enteric sugar-coated tablet contains:
bisacodyl 5mg.
Also contains lactose, sucrose.



Are these ok to take?

Chris

[Kent]

Re: constapation

You tell me, Chris:

eack enteric sugar-coated tablet contains:
bisacodyl 5mg.
Also contains lactose, sucrose.

From p. 83

5. Eat nothing that is not on the acceptable foods list. And that means absolutely nothing! Your "just this one taste won't hurt" rationalization is the kiss of failure during this phase of Atkins.
12. If you are constipated, mix a tablespoon or more of psyllium husks in a cup or more of water and drink daily. Or mix ground flaxseed into a shake or sprinkle wheat bran on a salad or vegetables.

p. 86

Natural sweeteners ending in the suffix "-ose," such as maltose, fructose, etc., should be avoided

Let me remind others, that is this is 14-day Induction Forum. The answer may be different for other phases, but there were lots of acceptable alternatives listed earlier.

[chris1984]

Re: constapation

ok sorry i didnt mean to offend anyone,
I just dont know much about what to take

I wont make any-more posts thanks for all the help guys i apericiate it.

Chris

[Kent]

Re: constapation

No, Chris,
I am just trying to help. I am just pointing out you probably know the information already. You certainly didn't offend me, and I just wanted to help make the decision yours rather than one provided to you. I personally found those decisions enabled me to make better decisions in the first place when others weren't around to ask. Certainly feel free to ask anything you would like.

[chris1984]

Re: constapation

ok bud sorry to snap but i feel so crap its unbelivable

thanks Bud i do apriciate the help and the site.

Take Care.


Chris

[chris1984]

Re: constapation

BTW dude i love the video its awsome!!!

I hope to join the army when i lose my excess pounds!


Chris