Constipation help.

[CalicoPrairie]

I'm usually very regular, like every two days, but since starting Atkins induction, I've had two bowel movements, and I didn't empty out.

Can you all share your legal remedies for this problem?

So far today, I tried 1 tsp of baking soda in a pint of water and drank that fast, AND I tried 1 tbsp lemon + 1 tbsp of olive oil. It seems like something might be happening, but I'm still waiting.

Thanks in advance.

[abba]

Re: Constipation help.

Someone on here had posted about taking 3000 mg of Vitamin C and 250 mg of Magnesium.

I tried last night and have gone some this morning. Still not a "full" movement but I think it is a start. Going to do again tonight and see what happens.

I suffer from IBS-C and some people have said they have less symptoms since starting Atkins but I haven't.

Good luck!!

[CalicoPrairie]

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Thanks Abba.

I'm really sort of concerned about this, I don't know if I need to be, but I am because I've never had this problem before. I could use some, "That happened to me, and I did xyz and it helped and now I'm regular again" stories, LOL.

[atkinsgal08]

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"Regular" might be different on Atkins that it was before Atkins.

Many people have noticed that.

[CalicoPrairie]

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Alright, I can deal with that, as long as I'm actually GOING! LOL

[liv]

Re: Constipation help.

Many find changes when they do Atkins and BMs may be one of them. So many people run into this issue for sure. Just do not pannick it will work itself out. And you will find your own new regular.
I tend to rely on the traditional things - fat, fiber, water and exercise and those have kept me just fine. In a pinch I may go the magnesium route too.

[poobears1972]

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I did the vit C and Mag and it worked, been regular ever since. Dh used it again this week. he had to take it 2 days in a row but he feels so much better now (his words not mine LOL).

It works, it's healthy and it's "legal".

[CalicoPrairie]

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Thanks ladies. I was starting to panic today and thought I'd better get some input. I think I will try to the vitamin C and magnesium. I tried to choke down 1 tbsp of flax meal in water, but it just floated to the bottom and I couldn't drink enough water to get it all, lol. I don't know how to make an induction-friendly shake, or else I would have put it in there, and I don't use the Atkins products and would rather not go that route.

[ShannonK]

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A big salad might help. (legal, of course)

I find that I need to have some sort of veggies three times a day to be regular!

[CalicoPrairie]

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Thanks Shannon!

I actually do most of my carbs from veggies.

[Fruitybabe]

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Does the vitamin c and mag really work? I feel a bit backed up and I think it's leading me to think this woe is not agreeing with me. Can you buy this in a normal store or does it have to be a pharmacy?

[CalicoPrairie]

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Fruitybabe, you can buy those things at Walmart if you want to. Just make sure to check the labels to make sure there is no sugar in the vitamins.

[Fruitybabe]

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Ok great thanks cal We don't have any walmarts over here but good to know I can just go to the store.... Sorry to be a pain but how many times do I take them? Just regular vit c and mag tablets yes? Will awesome if these work, feel really sluggish at the moment....

[CalicoPrairie]

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Fruity, I honestly don't know. I got the impression that you take it at night, so it will work in the morning, but please don't quote me! I'd like to hear how you fare.

[Fruitybabe]

Re: Constipation help.

Thanks cal I will definately try it, go and get some tomorrow. I will let you know how it goes I have read up a few posts and some say it works wonders Lets hope it does....