The opposite of constipation

[STRONG74]

hello sorry for this thread but i am on day 3 of induction and there is no sign of constipation if you know what i mean and i have been feeling like i have to go all the time, even right after i have just gone. especially right after i eat, is this normal

[atkinsgal08]

Re: The opposite of constipation

While not as common as constipation, it does happen.

Several things should be considered: Are you eating more dairy than you did before? Are you allergic to any foods you are eating? Are you gorging yourself? Try adding 1 tablespoon of unsweetened Metamucil or psyllium daily. It acts as a sponge and forms a healthy stool. If you have been on a very low-fat diet prior to starting Atkins, it could be an adjustment period. Try cutting back on the amount of fat for a little while if that is the case. If the diarrhea continues for any length of time you should see your doctor.

[STRONG74]

Re: The opposite of constipation

thanks i will try the Metamucil. next ill be complaining about being constapated lol

[atkinsgal08]

Re: The opposite of constipation

Hope it helps!

[2big4mysize]

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the fiber should assit you and it is the treatment used in hospitals too.
there are several members hwo have had the same issue with the higher fat Atkins eating but the body will adjust as your bile salts production increases

[dyjack]

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Strong - just out of curiosity, are you eating any foods labeled sugar free?

[imagood1]

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The first time I was on induction I spent most of my time in the bathroom with the same problem you're having....after a few days it passed. I wasn't really eating anything I wasn't eating before and nothing I have food allergies to I think it was just the adjustment from junk to good food.

[miller98b]

Re: The opposite of constipation

weightlifters call this the protein poops. we use another "s" word, but i wanted to stay appropriate. when you start eating high protein diets, sometimes your body goes the opposite way of constipation. It will come and go......good luck.

[poobears1972]

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I haven't had this problem but DH did. Last off and on the first week then he was fine. Seems to clear up on it's own after your body adjust to the new WOE.

[STRONG74]

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well looks like im all cleared up after a week. it was pretty bad but it seems like my body has adjusted, now on to constipation lol. i was not eating sugar free products im thinking it wast the high volume of fat..

[PolarBearKing]

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I had it too when I did Induction. I thought that was what everyone was talking about when they mentioned "Induction Flu". LOL

It cleared up after the first week, too.