Constipation?

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barbvan

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Posted 5/13/2014 6:24 PM (GMT 0)

staying away from spicey
started back on lemon water
will increase probiotics - thanks for this tip
im assuming there is something in the malaria meds or now the herbal sups that are doing this as i was fine before
my doctor says this can be a roller coaster
i really would like to stay on these herbals so thank you again for all your help
just wanting to get this side affect fixd !
thought was just me lol

Traveler

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Posted 5/13/2014 7:36 PM (GMT 0)

It's not likely "just you". It could be part of a herx for you though.

For the probiotics - the more strains of probiotics you take,not just the number of units, the better your intestines will likely do. I prefer kefir simply for this reason - it has many strains of good bacteria & good yeasts: www.culturesforhealth.com/milk-kefir-grains-composition-bacteria-yeast

I hope that things settle down for you soon!

barbvan

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Posted 5/13/2014 7:48 PM (GMT 0)

thanks for info on strains
i had never been told that
im looking for another probiotic - have 1 gpod one but would
like another but im gluten dairy lactose intolerant
and no soy so its quite a trip across the
internet !
any suggestions ? i found one called custom probiotics
that im going to call

Traveler

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Posted 5/13/2014 9:06 PM (GMT 0)

I know that kefir uses up the lactose in milk if you are just lactose intolerant - but if you are truly dairy intolerant, then I suggest that you start a new thread asking that question. I'm sure that you will get a lot of suggestions! Everyone seems to have a favorite!

Deejavu

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Posted 5/13/2014 10:14 PM (GMT 0)

As Traveler mentioned in 2012, I agree with upping the magnesium... I take magnesium capsules most every day... Also diet plays a huge role, are you eating lots of veggies that have ruffage? That helps too..

Denise

Georgia Hunter

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Posted 5/13/2014 10:36 PM (GMT 0)

There are some good suggestions in this thread. In addition to the magnesium, if you are drinking a lot of water, increase your salt intake. Sodium elimination occurs more rapidly with increased water intake. It takes more systemic water to break down Nitrogen so if you are constipated, don't eat meat or other foods containing Nitrogen. This conserves water which can help with a bowel movement.

Maine76

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Posted 5/14/2014 4:05 PM (GMT 0)

I take blue heron by integrative labs, it works well. Are you on questran or any binding agents that could cause constipation.

barbvan

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Posted 5/25/2014 3:59 PM (GMT 0)

Thanks everyone for all your great suggestions
Constipation is just about controllable now
Have been trying to do more salt as have spells when I stand for awhile where my blood pressure seems to bottom out
Have chair in kitchento make dinner !
Thanks again to all

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