Havnt taken a s**t in five days...is this bad?

[carlosowusu]

Hi guys,

I started the Atkins diet a couple of days ago and was wondering if its normal NOT to pass stool for an extended period of time. My menu consists of mainly eggs, salads, beef and tomato soups but since I started I havnt taken a s**t. I can try but it would barely come!!! Am I doing something wrong???

[momtomany1]

Re: Havnt taken a s**t in five days...is this bad?

Constipation is a common side effect of Atkins!

Here you may find some tips

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/main-atkins-diet-forum/69735-just-started-atkins-but-having-problem-constipation.html

Also check the book index and read in DANDR about how to use flax and psyllium etc. to combat this. Whatever you do.. stay away from herbal cleanses! Not that I think you are considering them.. just had a really bad experience lately so it is uppermost in my mind to say... DON'T DO IT.

[carlosowusu]

Re: Havnt taken a s**t in five days...is this bad?

Thanx a lot!!! I thought I was the only one!!! Was beginning to think that my stomach was becoming toxic or something...lol!!!

[EverLosing]

Re: Havnt taken a s**t in five days...is this bad?

Oh, no way are you the only one!! Apparently today's message board is all about POOP!! Maybe we need a new forum for those who are full of it! LOL Give it some time. As you move up the ladder, it gets easier and more frequent, thank goodness!!

[carlosowusu]

Re: Havnt taken a s**t in five days...is this bad?

My mom was trying to discourage me this morning...lol!!!

Everyone was eating and passing free bowels and there I was sitting down on the couch all constipated after a salad and some beef. Lol!!! When I think about it now, its just too funny!!! This morning I literally had to force to go!!! And they came in little drops

[EverLosing]

Re: Havnt taken a s**t in five days...is this bad?

Don't force it!!! Unless you'd like to be nicknamed Rip. Seriously, you can bring on other problems (like hemorrhoids) that you don't want to invite!! I don't know about you....but I'm pretty picky and the problem better be life threatening before I'm going to the doctor to let him inspect, diagnose and treat a booty hole problem!! I'd rather just see to it that no problems develop!

[carlosowusu]

Re: Havnt taken a s**t in five days...is this bad?

So should I take a dewormer and some laxatives?

[rweeks]

Re: Havnt taken a s**t in five days...is this bad?

I HOPE that you are eating high fiber vegies. If not, you must! It will make you go I promise. I bought some of the Super Dieters Tea which contains Senna when I was on induction. YOU WILL GO if you use this. It is a 6-12 hour delay but then WHOH BABY! I hope you will be near a bathroom. I am sure that it is just a fiber and water issue. Good luck!

[OzLover]

Re: Havnt taken a s**t in five days...is this bad?

Make sure you are drinking plenty of H20.