This may be streching things a bit... but
#13367 - 07/07/03 01:12 PM
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jules
Reged: 06/17/03
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Loc: Michigan
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A couple of weeks ago I had a hankering for some Atomic Fireballs. So, after a long search of nearly every grocery store in my town, I found some in bulk. Ate them like crazy for a week or so (maybe 3-4 per day). I stopped after realizing that the calories were kinda high. During that week, my digestion was fairly good, having semi-regular BMs, etc.
After stopping for about a week (a week which was the worst I've had in a while), I decided to try them again. I'm in three-deep today and I'm feeling the best I've felt in three days. I dunno if it's 'cuz of the Fireballs or the Phazyme that I just started today. I made this connection because the Fireballs are so dang hot, that they are making me sweat, and possibly increasing my metabolism slightly or something. Maybe it's the sugar high or the fact that I'm constantly sucking on them. Who knows...
I don't want to sound like a moron, but I'm going to not have any tomorrow, but will take the Phazyme. Hey-- it's worth a shot! (And then maybe I can validfy my Fireball addiction to my boyfriend...Hi! my name is Julie and I'm a Fireball addict)
Be well everyone! 
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~jules
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Jules-
Let me know, I am on Phazyme and it really does help, I'm IBS-C as well (the pits) young, athletic and it drives me nuts so let me know about the Fireballs, I will try anything that helps 
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RLU, your reponse is why I love this board. You didn't think I was nutso!  I'm 25yo, fairly active and have found that this IBS crap is a major cramp in my lifestyle.
I'll keep ya posted.
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~jules
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Jules,
Chocolate made me go (I'm also IBS C)...so why not fireballs for symptom relief?  Can;t wait to hear the results!
Ruchie
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P.S. where did you find fireballs in bulk? I tired years ago to no avail.....
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What about the cinnamon oil? I think that's what's flavoring the atomic fire balls. That would be a GI irritant, and would thus trigger a bowel movement.
Just guessing wildly here...
- H
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Please do I have found a friend, I am 34 work out 2 hours a day 6 days a week, cardio & weight training, drink all my water plus watch everything I eat, I just added Yoga into my routine, you would think I would be the most regular person in the world. Phazyme is a definite must. MOM always works for me too. Sorry about saturday and feeling bad golfing sometimes I am that way after I workout (go figure you would think it would make it better). Sorry for the novel, and I hate you have this mess but I am happy to find someone that can relate to how I feel.
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I found them in bulk at Horrocks (I'm in Michigan). I think that's how you spell that. Also, you can do a search on Google and possibly buy them off the Internet.
I'm a candy FREAK!!!!!!!!!!
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~jules
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Sweet! Thanks Jules...
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Formerly known as Ruchie
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Same sentiments over here, RLU. My family is amazed that I have problems with food. I'm the most heath-conscious person in my family and have been eating well for years. I was an avid athlete in high school and got a scholarship for athletics in college. I was extremely active and in great shape. Although playing 'grown-up' has dramatically decreased the amount of time that I dedicate to working out, etc. I still consider myself in good shape, good health and good weight. I used to do Pilates daily last year, but I've just felt too crappy over the past few months to really make a whole-hearted effort in getting back into it.
I had to use MoM after a horrible weekend, which seemed to help without too many bad side effects.
Heather, great thought about the cinnamon oil in the Fireballs. I didn't even thing about that. I guess that I'll monitor my intake if I start getting too D.
Thanks all for your reponses. You are all fantastic!
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~jules
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Jules,
Ok, so I'm a tard...what's MoM? I've never heard of this until today on the boards...
Thanks!
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hee hee hee....you said 'tard. I LOVE that word!
MoM = Milk of Magnesia. And by the way, the chocolate cream flavored one tastes like arse! I like the new French vanilla flavored one.
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~jules
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LOL
Milk of Magnesia...now I get it! 
Is that stuff addicting? (Do you take it often or just for emergencies?) Does it really help you go? I may just be getting myself some...
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Fireballs? Yuck! Oh well, a word about the MoM. My gastro doc told me that I could use it every day for the rest of my life, if I wanted to. It does make me go, but regardless of what he told me, I'm skeptical. It's a laxative, and I'm afraid to become dependent on it. Any words of wisdom about this, Heather?
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Forgot to ask, what is phazyme? Never heard of it.
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If you are backed up, I say give it a go. BUT, beware to only use it in truly desperate situations. I rarely use it more than once per month, as I don't want my system to become dependant on laxatives. That's only giving my body the easy way out.
You will find that it does work and it does work well. It would be easy to down a coupla tablespoons per day to get things moving, but in the long run, this is HORRIBLE for your body, so don't even think about it! 
I suggest Phillip's Milk of Magnesia, French Vanilla flavor, before bedtime. True to its word, you'll be making a run to the potty before the alarm.
Good luck!
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~jules
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Phazyme is an anti-gas product with simethicone. Similar to Gas-X, and other anti-gas products.
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~jules
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I took 2 phazymes thanks to your advice Jules! One wasn't enough in the past...but 2 is making SUCH a diff! Thanks!
Ruchie
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Awesome! I'm so glad that it worked for you!!
That's why I love this board!
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~jules
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Beaglelover--My GI told me the same thing about MOM because it is nothing but Magnesium and just moves water into your colon, but like you I only use it when things just aren't moving like they should,
Jules -- thanks for the Fireball tip, I am going to Wal-Mart at lunch (I'm in Mississippi by the way) I will grab a bag and give it whirl, I love them anyway.
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Jules-
I found the fireballs and am giving them a try this week, will let you know how it goes, did you figure out if it was the fireballs or the phazyme that helped? I am phazyme anyway but still have bad days. Just wondering if you extended your research any....keep me posted
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I thought I'd bring this up. I had Fireballs the first two days of vacation last week (6/day or so) and none the remainder of the vaca. Felt like crap the last few days.
I'm off to the store to get some more.
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~jules
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listing the ingredients?
I'm curious as to what is in them that would react either positively or negatively on some of us. 
(I'm on a Jelly Belly kick..........only 4 flavors I like and they are hard to find unless I mail order them. They don't bother my IBS, and make me happy, happy, happy.) 
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I like juicy pear and cherry.
sperry_twiggins
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I find them to be a major trigger. Had them once and my stomach went CRAZY!
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Those are good but I'm more of a dessert-rich type person......I like the toasted coconut, marshmallow, cappuccino, and chocolate pudding........all mixed together. Makes me think I'm eating a decadent, sinful, high fat dessert at Emeril's………..(oh how a girl can wish).
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