I don't know if to continue...

[gc1379]

I havent been able to go to the bathroom for almost 3 days, and i have been taking metamucil as directed and been eating my veggies, as well as drinking 8-8 oz of water.
Does anyone have any advice on this?

[liv]

Re: I don't know if to continue...

How much veggies exactly? Can you list your daily consumption?
I don't think it is un common to get stomach issues when you drastically change your diet. But I know of no one who did not find a way to work this out. Just speaking of me personally taking those fiber things like Metamucil just makes me more stuffed up. I make sure I eat enough fat, drink lost, eat my veggies and exercise. If there is an issue I try magnesium first

[poobears1972]

Re: I don't know if to continue...

High fiber meds can cause more problems when things aren't moving. Go buy the sugar free 1,000 mg vitamin C and take 3 of them and one magnesium pill. Should clear things up in a few hours. Once mine cleared up, didn't have to take anymore been fine ever since. Much better than the fiber drinks or laxative pills.

[dyjack]

Re: I don't know if to continue...

Metamucil and psyllium didn't do a thing for me. I think they actually made it worse. Flax seed/meal had a much better effect. In induction I think you are allowed to sprinkle a bit on to your food (experts please correct me if I'm wrong). You may want to drink just a tad more water too.

The earlier question regarding veggies (which ones/how much) might help folks understand where changes can be made.

[not2late]

Re: I don't know if to continue...

Metamucil (which is psyllium husks), wheat bran and flax are bulk forming laxatives and they all need water to make them work. Otherwise, they can plug you up. also, they take time to work---anywhere from 3-5 days.

If you are drinking the metamucil powder, you might want to mix it in 16 fluid ounces of water rather than 8 fluid ounces of water.