Fibre question if I may and a little help needed

[Jodes]

OK I have read the book and checked out the forum details on fibre;

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/atkins-diet-14-day-induction/60828-flax-fiber-use-during-induction.html

Problem, I have been taking this fibre supplement every day and for the last 2 days have restorted to a herbal laxative (Blackmores Peritone) and still nothing happening. It has been 5 days today and I am starting to feel very bloated unwell.

Suggestions would be most welcome

[Elizellen]

Re: Fibre question if I may and a little help needed

Were you constipated before taking the extra supplements? Too much fibre supplement can cause constipation if you are not taking lots of extra water too

You could try a glycerine suppository which acts by making the built-up 'plug' dissolve and thus allow you to expel it.

[Jodes]

Re: Fibre question if I may and a little help needed

Yep, I was constipated before the fibre that is why I started taking it this week to try to help. But as the week went on it is getting worse not better, that is why the last 2 days I have restorted to the laxatives.

So if I normally drink 3L of water and I introduce fibre, I need to make sure I drink more water or is the 3-4L a day enough?

Will go to the chemist today and see if I can get the extra help

I have never been this long without going to the toilet and it is very uncomfortable...

Thanks for the advice

[JaLiliFer]

Re: Fibre question if I may and a little help needed

I haven't read through the thread yet, so someone else may have suggested this, but have you tried drinking warm/hot water, instead of cold? If you are taking fiber supplements, make sure that you are really pumping the water; it's the two together that "clear the system".

If nothing else works, you could always try an enema. I know, not the most pleasant thought, but they can be effective.

I hope you find a solution that works for you!