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By doubling up, do you mean two (vs. one) .125 pill? I always take two; one does little for me. I do s/times get side effects like headache and/or queasiness. But if my colon goes into spasm, the double dose usually works well.
Hope that helps!
--Susan
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Could it be that the colon fills up with gas after having a BM? Sometimes I've noticed that I have a lot of gas afterwards that just needs to get out to finish emptying the colon. Luckily I don't have pain, that sounds awful!
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Hi gigi!! I'm feeling ok for now, thanks! The aftereffects are so hard after a bout of D, I'd try anything once to calm the effects. If your regular dose isn't helping ask your doc if you can have a little more.
In very rare cases, the pushing causes what in some circles, they call a "blossom"-- when the rectum protrudes through the anus. I can get this when I'm stranded after a difficult round of D without my meds. It is very sensitive, and with all the acid leaving my system, it can get pretty painful (no sitting!). But it's the sort of thing that resolves itsself after the spasms stop.
I am a big advocate or "if it works, do it." So if I find a good dose of something, I TAKE it.
Thanks for posting, btw!!! I really thot I was alone on the "dry heaves."
~nelly~
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