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Jackie
Expert December 2013

Having problems with BMs and really need advice

Jackie, on January 20, 2014 at 9:25 AM

Posted in Fitness and Health 92

If anyone could help me out on this, I'd very much appreciate it. So, on January 2nd, I started the Atkins diet (high protein, very low carb.) That was the last time that I had a good, healthy bowel movement. Since then, I've lost 7 pounds, but I'm in so much pain. There's a bit of relief every now...

If anyone could help me out on this, I'd very much appreciate it. So, on January 2nd, I started the Atkins diet (high protein, very low carb.) That was the last time that I had a good, healthy bowel movement. Since then, I've lost 7 pounds, but I'm in so much pain. There's a bit of relief every now and then, but I'm a big girl...I know I'm not expelling anywhere near what I'm consuming. I can't take fiber supplements because they have sugar/carbs in them. I'm afraid if I take a laxative, the results will be...messy. I can't Google this because H and I share a computer and I don't want him seeing it in the recent Google searches. So, ladies and gentlemen of WW, as embarrassing as this is, I'm asking you to please share any advice you can. What's your best advice for when you have BM problems? Thank you in advance.

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  • Private User
    Dedicated July 2010
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    I would consult and Doctor before using anything and ask about Polyethylene Glycal 3350. Can be found at any drug store in Lax section

    My doctor recommended this for my 9 year old daughter who sometimes has a had time with BM

    We use the name brand RestoralLax (canada) it is an effective laxative that relieves you from occasional constipation with no bloating, no gas, no cramps. It enables your body to draw water into your colon to help unblock your colon, so your intestine works the way it is supposed to. It is tasteless and not gritty, just add a dose to water or juice.

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  • Jackie
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    Thanks for all the advice guys. I'll have to look into all these laxatives and suggestions to make sure they're safe for my body.

    @Storm, I thought about anal, but H doesn't do it, so as a last resort, i might have to see if I can find someone who is willing.

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  • Private User
    Dedicated July 2010
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    Since you really want to stay on your diet. You also may want to add the 7 day cabbage soup diet to your other diet. I am not sure if the two diets will mix well (maybe ask a doctor first) but check it out. The cabbage soup diet will make you have BM.

    http://www.cabbage-soup-diet.com/eating-plan/

    I do this diet about once a year I always loose about 15lbs. Great diet to fit in an old dress for a day Smiley smile

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  • Private User
    Dedicated July 2010
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    Forgot to add the soup recipe

    http://www.cabbage-soup-diet.com/recipe/

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  • Zzil
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    There's a tea called "smooth move" that you can drink. It takes about 10 hours, but you will go.

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  • Jackie
    Expert December 2013
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    That's a great idea, private user!! Cabbage is one of the veggies i am allowed to have in infinite quantities! I think that's probably the thing i'll try first.

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  • Tiffany M. ( Tiffany P.)
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    This is what my DH refers to as the "meat plug". Sometimes if you eat too much meat and not enough items with fibre i.e. veggies then things tend to get a bit 'backed up'. You need to take others advice and add in veggies, especially raw ones. A big giant salad will definitely help.

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  • ItsGoodToBeKing
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    A good caffeine dose like an espresso shot, yogurt, and a vegetable laxative before bed does the trick by morning for me

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  • Storm <3 Kosman
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    Have your tried doing squats?

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  • Brianna
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    I see others have suggested tea- Ginger tea always helps get things going for me.

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  • Starlight
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    I suggest Magnesium Citrate Saline laxative. It tastes like salty soda and gives easy relief

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  • Jai
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    I'm fairly new here at WW (hi all!), mainly I just lurk but I had to jump in on this.

    Not to be rude, but is this post and some of answers/suggestions a joke? I'm not asking because OP is having probs w/BMs, but her refusal to consider getting off Atkins to relieve this issue AND the weird anal sex conversation that spun off. (I get the suggestion though)

    Listen, if you've had these kinds if unhealthy changes since starting this diet, then common sense would say, stop following the diet! I don't understand why you are insiatant on continuing with this diet plan that obviously does not work well for you. But anal sex and a coffee enema you will consider.

    Anyway, good luck with allll that. I hope you get some relief and lose the weight you want. Please try to stay healthy. Fitting into a dress is not worth risking your health.

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  • Brittany
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    I agree with everyone else that you should get off the diet. You may be seeing results, but at what expense? There are plenty of other diets that will give you the same results without those side effects. This doesn't sound very healthy.

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  • Sarah
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    Do you guys poop at work?

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  • Storm <3 Kosman
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    I poop at parties.

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  • Mrs. Mallory
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    Maybe make an appt with a gastro doctor and figure this out!

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  • OregonEmily
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    I'm kinda flabbergasted by this topic. Is this a joke? You are adamant about sticking to a diet that is causing you health issues AND you don't feel comfortable talking to your husband about what's going on?! I don't want to be close minded, but I think you are making some strange decisions. I would ditch the diet; you are doing far more harm than good. And I would work on more open communication with my partner.

    I'll poop at work, I'll poop at a party, and I will certainly poop in front of my partner!

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  • Anisea
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    See a dietician and they will tell you to eat a cup of raisins every morning. Or a cup of dates. Or one apple every morning. Or oatmeal every morning, I strongly suggest eating either one apple a day or half a cup to a cup of raisins in the morning. If you're eating dairy just stop. If you eat tomatoes every day then stop that too. I'm 100% serious dairy is evil

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  • Brittany
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    I also poop at work and in front of my FH lol

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  • Mrs. Mallory
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    I do not use the restroom in front of my partner - Some things are meant to be private!!

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