I really need to poop help

goingtojointhearmy · 05-02-2011, 03:44 PM

Ok I have been and the low carb diet for about 2weeks now I have not poop in a week and a half help I took milk of magnesia last night nothing happened so I took it again at 5 and nothing I need help please......

CarolynF · 05-02-2011, 03:47 PM

First of all, you need to drink lots of water when you LCarb. I think you might
need to get a suppository at the drug store..Miralax works wonders for people too.

Paul · 05-02-2011, 03:47 PM

First, eat more foods high in fiber and low in carbs, such as fibrous vegetables like lettuce, celery, etc.

Second, you should talk to a doctor, which I think it always a good idea anyway when on any kind of a new fitness program.

seaweedceshele · 05-02-2011, 03:47 PM

I'm doing low carb too. Make sure you are eating alot of raw veggies. Take herbal remedy Cascara Sagrada everyday, it's a natural herb at your drugstore for about 5 bucks.

piratewoman · 05-02-2011, 03:56 PM

Take it from one that knows, get you some Magnesium 250 mg...take 2 3 times a day, that'll get you hopping and pooping.

goingtojointhearmy · 05-02-2011, 03:56 PM

I eat lot of lettuce and drink about 5 liters of water a day it was ok not popping but now I feel sick I think I should go to the hospital ugh.....

CarolynF · 05-02-2011, 03:59 PM

No...go to the drugstore and get some magnesium sulfate or better yet get a fleet enema..
That should take care of the temporary symptoms, then use magnesium daily.

However, if you think you should go to the hospital, then go.

muffin_maiden · 05-02-2011, 04:22 PM

If you have an Asian market nearby, find a box of "Three Ballerina Tea." Works wonders. Make a cup before bedtime and in the morning you'll be golden.

fawn · 05-02-2011, 04:45 PM

Increase your fat, definitely take Carolyn's advice and get your magnesium. Someone like you should be on maintenance doses of mag without fail. Your extreme disruption also tells me you have a bacterial imbalance so probiotics I believe are also in order. Be sure there is a bifidum strain in them too.

LJB · 05-02-2011, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by muffin_maiden

If you have an Asian market nearby, find a box of "Three Ballerina Tea." Works wonders. Make a cup before bedtime and in the morning you'll be golden.

She'll be explodin' with Three Ballerina Tea.

Use with caution and occasionally. It works better than ANY product I have tried.

OliviaKat · 05-03-2011, 11:19 AM

If the herbal stuff doesn't work you can always try some Sf chocolate :P

beachguy · 05-04-2011, 06:48 PM

Flax is my friend.

Auntie Em · 05-05-2011, 03:12 AM

Hi, Goingto.

Animal fats, more water, magnesium, exercise, and stress reduction.

It takes time for the bowels to adjust to having less bulk to move.

Depending on one's previous diet and the change in diet, it can take a while for the bowels to adjust.

Heidinem · 05-05-2011, 03:42 AM

I think the big c is the result of not eating wheat. Other fiber sources such as flax & chia simply do not work the same way.

goingtojointhearmy · 05-06-2011, 07:54 AM

Thanks so much...I went about three days ago and i felt brand new

CarolynF · 05-07-2011, 04:46 PM

We were all worried about ya..

watcher513 · 05-09-2011, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CarolynF

We were all worried about ya..

Definitely! That's way too long not to go.

Monkeyfish · 05-17-2012, 09:21 AM

This thread made my life. haaahaha!

cfine · 05-19-2012, 07:57 AM

I take pysllium husk pills everyday. It keeps things moving like they should

Librarygirl · 09-26-2012, 07:03 PM

The sf candy really worked for me! Didn't realize it when I ate it, but thank god! I am going to look for some magnesium this weekend...where to buy and what area of store (vitamins?)?

Tracy210T · 09-27-2012, 08:05 AM

Not to make light of the OP's uncomfortable situation but there were 4500 views of this thread in 1 day

I think we have some stopped up lurkers

I have to agree totally with magnesium citrate. Its dirt cheap, flavored like sprite, completely gentle and will clean you out from top to bottom. Just make sure you stay near a bathroom for 24 hours after drinking it.

Lavender · 09-27-2012, 06:26 PM

Yes, I think it's a common problem, particularly for those of us who are going through hormonal changes and/or struggle with hypothyroidism. This is a new problem for me within the past six months although I've been LC for a year and a half.

Definitely agree with mag citrate for maintenance, but sometimes it's not enough if I'm really constipated. Miralax works without fail. Good luck, everyone!

Franziska

Galveston Gal · 09-27-2012, 06:43 PM

Miralax (or even the WalMart brand 'Clear Lax') is my daily companion for well over a year now.(I have been constipated my whole life..even as a kid!!!) I also eat 1/4 c.golden flax everyday in the OMM. My liquid intake is at least 10 glasses(8oz.each)...I try to make sure that I stay hydrated. Really do get tired of going to the bathroom

but the joy of NO constipation is worth every drop of liquid!

In the past I have tried the psyllium and mega raw veggies, none has given me the comfort that Miralax has....I am so thankful!!! So each morning I dump my daily dose into my coffee cup...plus a Tbsp of Hazelnut S/F Torani's....and I am good to go....

05-02-2011, 03:44 PM	#1
goingtojointhearmy Junior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: petersburg va Posts: 13 Gallery: goingtojointhearmy Stats: 211/201/170 WOE: low carb diet Start Date: april 2010	I really need to poop help Ok I have been and the low carb diet for about 2weeks now I have not poop in a week and a half help I took milk of magnesia last night nothing happened so I took it again at 5 and nothing I need help please......

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Auntie Em Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 2,896 Gallery: Auntie Em WOE: VLC-Ancestral, restricted calorie Start Date: Maintenance since 2000	Hi, Goingto. Animal fats, more water, magnesium, exercise, and stress reduction. It takes time for the bowels to adjust to having less bulk to move. Depending on one's previous diet and the change in diet, it can take a while for the bowels to adjust. Last edited by Auntie Em; 05-05-2011 at 03:12 AM.. Reason: typing error

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05-02-2011, 03:47 PM	#2
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 36,946 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/141/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin Start Date: January 2001	First of all, you need to drink lots of water when you LCarb. I think you might need to get a suppository at the drug store..Miralax works wonders for people too.

05-02-2011, 03:47 PM	#3
Paul Junior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 29 Gallery: Paul	First, eat more foods high in fiber and low in carbs, such as fibrous vegetables like lettuce, celery, etc. Second, you should talk to a doctor, which I think it always a good idea anyway when on any kind of a new fitness program.

05-02-2011, 03:47 PM	#4
seaweedceshele Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: north carolina Posts: 5 Gallery: seaweedceshele WOE: atikins	I'm doing low carb too. Make sure you are eating alot of raw veggies. Take herbal remedy Cascara Sagrada everyday, it's a natural herb at your drugstore for about 5 bucks.

05-02-2011, 03:56 PM	#5
piratewoman Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Sanford NC by way of Columbia S.C. Go Gamecocks Posts: 5,932 Gallery: piratewoman Stats: 239.8/157.2/? 5'6 age:56 20W then-6 misses now WOE: Atkins- very low carb Start Date: August 2010	Take it from one that knows, get you some Magnesium 250 mg...take 2 3 times a day, that'll get you hopping and pooping.

05-02-2011, 03:59 PM	#7
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 36,946 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/141/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin Start Date: January 2001	No...go to the drugstore and get some magnesium sulfate or better yet get a fleet enema.. That should take care of the temporary symptoms, then use magnesium daily. However, if you think you should go to the hospital, then go.

05-02-2011, 04:22 PM	#8
muffin_maiden Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New Jersey Posts: 558 Gallery: muffin_maiden Stats: Doesn't matter/its a number/healthy WOE: LC Start Date: November 2011	If you have an Asian market nearby, find a box of "Three Ballerina Tea." Works wonders. Make a cup before bedtime and in the morning you'll be golden.

05-02-2011, 04:45 PM	#9
fawn Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 16,072 Gallery: fawn	Increase your fat, definitely take Carolyn's advice and get your magnesium. Someone like you should be on maintenance doses of mag without fail. Your extreme disruption also tells me you have a bacterial imbalance so probiotics I believe are also in order. Be sure there is a bifidum strain in them too.

05-03-2011, 11:19 AM	#11
OliviaKat Junior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 36 Gallery: OliviaKat Stats: 232/224/130	If the herbal stuff doesn't work you can always try some Sf chocolate :P

05-04-2011, 06:48 PM	#12
beachguy Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southern VA Posts: 1,299 Gallery: beachguy Stats: 320/232/220 WOE: Starting Leptin Rx Nov 2011 Start Date: July 4, 2002	Flax is my friend.

05-05-2011, 03:42 AM	#14
Heidinem Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Georgia Posts: 575 Gallery: Heidinem Stats: 130/111/105 (5') WOE: mostly pescetarian, moderate carbs Start Date: November 1, 2009	I think the big c is the result of not eating wheat. Other fiber sources such as flax & chia simply do not work the same way.

05-06-2011, 07:54 AM	#15
goingtojointhearmy Junior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: petersburg va Posts: 13 Gallery: goingtojointhearmy Stats: 211/201/170 WOE: low carb diet Start Date: april 2010	Thanks so much...I went about three days ago and i felt brand new

05-07-2011, 04:46 PM	#16
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 36,946 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/141/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin Start Date: January 2001	We were all worried about ya..

05-17-2012, 09:21 AM	#18
Monkeyfish Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 158 Gallery: Monkeyfish Stats: 210/195.8/135 WOE: Atkins (grain/wheat free) Start Date: May 8, 2012	This thread made my life. haaahaha!

05-19-2012, 07:57 AM	#19
cfine Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,613 Gallery: cfine Stats: 276/210/199 WOE: NK Start Date: Atkins 4/12 Nutritional Ketosis 1/13	I take pysllium husk pills everyday. It keeps things moving like they should

09-26-2012, 07:03 PM	#20
Librarygirl Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 4,133 Gallery: Librarygirl Stats: HW 207/(JUDDD) 198/CW 178/GW 130 5'4 49 yo WOE: JUDDD Start Date: Low calorie 6/12 ; Low carb 9/12/ ; JUDDD 11/13/12	The sf candy really worked for me! Didn't realize it when I ate it, but thank god! I am going to look for some magnesium this weekend...where to buy and what area of store (vitamins?)?

09-27-2012, 08:05 AM	#21
Tracy210T Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Navarre, FL Posts: 593 Gallery: Tracy210T Stats: 194/163/150 WOE: Atkins, baby!	Not to make light of the OP's uncomfortable situation but there were 4500 views of this thread in 1 day I think we have some stopped up lurkers I have to agree totally with magnesium citrate. Its dirt cheap, flavored like sprite, completely gentle and will clean you out from top to bottom. Just make sure you stay near a bathroom for 24 hours after drinking it.

09-27-2012, 06:26 PM	#22
Lavender Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Seal Beach, CA Posts: 79 Gallery: Lavender Stats: 155 lbs/125 lbs/125 lbs (5'8") Age: 46 WOE: Low Carb (30-50 net carb grams/day) Start Date: March 2011	Yes, I think it's a common problem, particularly for those of us who are going through hormonal changes and/or struggle with hypothyroidism. This is a new problem for me within the past six months although I've been LC for a year and a half. Definitely agree with mag citrate for maintenance, but sometimes it's not enough if I'm really constipated. Miralax works without fail. Good luck, everyone! Franziska

09-27-2012, 06:43 PM	#23
Galveston Gal Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: TX Posts: 122 Gallery: Galveston Gal WOE: Low Carb	Miralax (or even the WalMart brand 'Clear Lax') is my daily companion for well over a year now.(I have been constipated my whole life..even as a kid!!!) I also eat 1/4 c.golden flax everyday in the OMM. My liquid intake is at least 10 glasses(8oz.each)...I try to make sure that I stay hydrated. Really do get tired of going to the bathroom but the joy of NO constipation is worth every drop of liquid! In the past I have tried the psyllium and mega raw veggies, none has given me the comfort that Miralax has....I am so thankful!!! So each morning I dump my daily dose into my coffee cup...plus a Tbsp of Hazelnut S/F Torani's....and I am good to go....