Delicate question
#172497 - 04/22/05 06:18 AM
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I have a problem with constipation. When I have a BM it always feels like there is still some left but it won't come out! And I always have pain in my stomach (Like when you have the runs but of course I dont) Has anyone out there had this problem? And were you able to get rid of it? 
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I have found that SFS helps me immensely with the feeling of incomplete evacuation. Are you currently taking one?
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Michelle
IBS-A, pain predominant
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It's my understanding that a "feeling of incomplete evacuation" (lovely phrase) is one of the classic IBS symptoms. I had it chronically for a long time, but it's disappeared over the past several months, presumably because I've been on Heather's diet and am taking an SFS (acacia).
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Darlene-
You took the words right outta' my mouth. I am C also and when I have a BM I feel like there is more in there- They say the pains are "spasms"- I always have lower abdominal pain- Below my belly button. Is this where you are talking about also?
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Melissa
Pain predominant w/occasional C.
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Yes, I am taking Benefiber.
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Yes
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Have you been taking it long? If not, it does take some time. I have been taking acacia since January and it took a couple months before the feeling went away. And I do still get it from time to time.
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Michelle
IBS-A, pain predominant
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This symptom gradually left me after a while on SFSs.
The pain is usually cramps or gas...try peppermint or fennel tea for it, and geat pads.
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I have only been on it less than a week. I also wonder is there a good time to take it. Like before bed or in the morning?
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What is geat pads?
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Give the SFS time...it'll take quite a while to see the full effect.
The best thing to do is to space your doses out through the day as much as possible.
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Heat pads are something that can be heated up so you can apply warmth to your tum (or whereever). Heather sells some scientific ones...or make your own by filling a cloth parcel (or old sock) with rice and any essential oils you want. Then microwave for a couple of minutes to heat it.
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Thanks, I actually have a rice pack and I do use it.
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I know exactly what you mean. I have been taking Citricul before every meal and had great luck with that. I am also finding that drinking plenty of water and walking has helped with the still have to go feeling. I have the pain, but my heating pad or a fuzzy puppy snuggled up next to the belly seems to help.
-Michelle
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I have only been taking one tablespoon a day so far. And does all the peppermint tea I am drinking count the same as drinking water? I am a receptionist and I just cant go when I want to!
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All clear liquids count as water intake, so all herbal teas are fine.
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Thanks, I was hoping it would go away quickly but at least I have some kind of time frame to go on.
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It's funny, until you brought up the whole "incomplete evacuation" thing, I hadn't really thought about the fact it was gone - it just gradually diminished until, poof. It's a good reminder to me to be grateful - I hated that feeling.
I've been on Heather's diet and SFS since about last August, but I fell off badly from November to December  , if that helps with your time frame.
Good luck.
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Thanks
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