OKAY , KIDS.....NOW WHAT?
#52706 - 03/21/04 11:23 AM
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Scully30
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It's out! YEAH!! I called my GP on call yesterday and she advised me to take a magnesium citrate supplement, which I did, but to no avail. I was still plugged up and in moderately severe pain with lots of gas. SOoooooooo.....the next step she said would be to do the Fleet enema. Okay, that was NOT COOL. I was not real happy doing that. But....IT WORKED!!!!!!!!! And, get this, I am STILL going now, 16 hours later. I had THAT MUCH JUNK to pass.
Okay.....from here on out, then, what should I be eating? Today I had a bowl of french onion soup without the cheese, and a sourdough bagel with 2 T. hummus.
Thanks so much to EVERYONE for all your helpful input!
Jen
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Hey Jen! Glad to hear you're feeling better - or at least going, that is.
Were you taking the magnesium supplement before? If not, try to keep taking it, because it's supposed to help with C - I do calcium for the D.
Just keep eating the way you have been, but maybe you need to up your insoluble a little. Try making the smoothie (banana makes a great soluble base, then just add berries, peaches, etc.). How do you do with oatmeal or brown rice? They have a little more insoluble, but are generally well tolerated.
I know you get plenty of exercise. You said the acacia was working for you, right? Maybe it's time to up your dose (you're only at 1 T in the am, 1 T in the pm, right?). Of course, keep the water going so the fiber can do it's job.
Let us know how you make out.
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Congratulations!
#52733 - 03/21/04 01:11 PM
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Bevvy
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I shouldn't laugh, it's not funny. It's just that you're so cute. And we all know how you feel. So pardon me, but -- may I laugh?
-------------------- <img src="http://home.comcast.net/~letsrow/smily3481.gif">Bevvy
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It IS funny.....ESPECIALLY YOUR ICON!! HA HA HA HA HA HA HAHAAAAA!! I laughed so hard when I saw your little constipated guy--that totally was ME!! HA HA HA HA!!!! Where did you find him!! I would like to hijack him to add to my "Signature" permanently! That was so darn cute.
Jen
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Jen, I'm so happy to hear that you are better! Ugh! I understand your discomfort all too well. I find that I start to have problems if I don't get enough insoluble fiber; and one of my biggest prevention steps is SLEEP! When I first read that on the boards about sleep; I thought it must be bologna! But, I've realized since then, that when I don't sleep enough or I don't sleep well, I ALWAYS have problems. I'm hoping that you find something that works for you. Arghh! It can be so frustrating! I have a question for you. Was the magnesium in a pill or liquid? I haven't seen it anywhere and I just want to know. Terri
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Liquid.....
#52748 - 03/21/04 02:27 PM
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Scully30
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It was a lemon-lime liquid that you mix with water, but you have to drink 1/2 to the whole bottle....it's a 6 oz. bottle, and it is a bit tart....but it is just plain magnesium citrate, generic. You can find it at the grocery store or Wal Mart.
Jen
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Isn't Citrate of Magnesia the stuff they sometimes give you as a pre colonoscopy prep?
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Wow, Jen --
#52772 - 03/21/04 04:09 PM
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Bevvy
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What a different in your attitude! Amazing what a little poo can do!
You go, Girl!
-------------------- <img src="http://home.comcast.net/~letsrow/smily3481.gif">Bevvy
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Yeah...NO S***!!! (pun intended) Yes, my attitude IS radically different when I can go properly. I am just hoping now that I can be okay for a little while now. Tomorrow I get my referral from my GP. God knows I hope this person will know IBS well. I'll try to make sure. What do you suggest I put in my gut to help keep me from turning red on the toilet while my butt goes to sleep?? (SERIOUSLY....that happened! I was sitting there so long my butt got numb!)
You still never told me where you got the cute icon.
Jen
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First right click on icon in Bev's message, then select properties. Highlight the URL and copy it. Go to your signature page and paste it, then add [image] before it and [/image] after.
-------------------- Laura
Keep it simple!
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Thanks so much, Laura!! Hopefully this will work! Jen
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I PROTEST!
#53014 - 03/22/04 11:03 AM
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Bevvy
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-------------------- <img src="http://home.comcast.net/~letsrow/smily3481.gif">Bevvy
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Uh-oh.....
#53032 - 03/22/04 12:01 PM
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Scully30
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I think I am in trouble.
*sheepish grin* If you want, I will give him back. Jen
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For My Friend Jen
#53037 - 03/22/04 12:14 PM
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Bevvy
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No, honey, he's all yours. I think he's happier with you than with me. I've never had C a day in my life! But this guy is all MINE:
-------------------- <img src="http://home.comcast.net/~letsrow/smily3481.gif">Bevvy
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at least neither of you are this guy
-------------------- Melissa
Friendship is thicker than blood. ~Rent
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Oh Scully, you poor gal been there DONE that. I've had to drink "battery acid" I like to call it more than once. Did the mc and the oral fleet. GROSS !!! but effective. Leaves u going for HOURS. Oh I know how u feel and I feel for ya gal.
-------------------- if God brought you to it. He will bring you through it.
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Bev, I love it!! That's me!
And LOL about the next one being pulled into the toilet!
Bev, where do you all find these! I know how to highjack em but not where to find em.
-------------------- Laura
Keep it simple!
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Bev, I'M SORRY!!!! Please call off your 800 pound gorilla!!! I'm tho thcared I can hardly thpeak...!!
Actually he's kinda cute in a neanderthal way!! Love the suspenders.
-------------------- Laura
Keep it simple!
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Onion
#53084 - 03/22/04 02:18 PM
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Linz
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Someone else might have mentioned this- soz if they have, but I'm in too much of a hurry to read the thread! BUT...Onion's can cause gas, so I'd avoid them atm.
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LauraSue
#53108 - 03/22/04 04:17 PM
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Bevvy
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I have my sources. If I share them, what will happen? I lose my uniqueness!
Okay, okay -- here ya go:
http://www.jeffpylenz.com/INCREDIMAIL%20VOL.2/MY%20EMOTICONS/Angry.html
http://www.harrythecat.com/graphics/a.htm#bday
http://www.boomspeed.com/carolroberts/smiles
http://artist4hire.net/anymate/worm1.gif
Now don't go crazy on us, Girlfriend!
-------------------- <img src="http://home.comcast.net/~letsrow/smily3481.gif">Bevvy
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ROFLMBO Melitami!
#53109 - 03/22/04 04:21 PM
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Bevvy
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GOOD ONE! LOVE this guy!
-------------------- <img src="http://home.comcast.net/~letsrow/smily3481.gif">Bevvy
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Bev, Thanks for the links.
Don't worry, hon, you'll ALWAYS be unique!! The one, the only, the inimitable BEVVVVVVVV!!!
-------------------- Laura
Keep it simple!
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GEE Laura ....
#53258 - 03/23/04 08:09 AM
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Bevvy
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... so where's my image? I want my IMAGE!
-------------------- <img src="http://home.comcast.net/~letsrow/smily3481.gif">Bevvy
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Do you mean you want me to include an image in my post?? Well, in keeping with my picture, how about this!
-------------------- Laura
Keep it simple!
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