Help! How to I get off Laxatives!!!
#97958 - 08/13/04 12:58 AM
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jessica28
Reged: 08/10/04
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Loc: Phoenix, AZ
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This site is new to me. I've tried so mamy diets, etc, and nothing seems to work. How long is it going to take to train my body to get off of laxatives? I'm scared! I've tried every type of fiber, including the tummy fiber, how long am I going to have to take fiber, etc. until I can go to the bathroom with just that?
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Jessica, I'm bumping this up to the top of the list of messages for you by replying to it. It seems to have gotten buried accidently!
Welcome to the site! I'm SO glad you found us. This is the ONLY approach that really works. I can't tell you how long it will take, but many people say that start feeling a little better almost immediately. It takes way more than just the fiber though. It takes changing your diet, drinking enough water, getting enough exercise and possibly prescription meds.
Start by reading some of the Beginners info at the top of the list of messages. And rely on us for help and support anytime, day or night, okay??!!
Welcome again, and feel better soon, hon.
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Laura
Keep it simple!
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Jessica, You have to stick with it, fiber is the way to go along with exercise and good eating. It takes awhile if you have been on laxatives long. Your body has become used to the laxatives so its in a lazy state! Continue taking the fiber, eat right, drink lots of water. Stick with we're rooting for you!
Donna 
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jessica have you tried the. digestive advantage. its suppose to work. i ben takeing it for 2 days now. it seems to work. www.ganedenbiotech.com they are free samples they mail you. jasper
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ive had ibs for 8 years now. im learning alot on this web board. thanks again everyone
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Thanks, you guys are great!!! Very nice and supportive. I'm trying a new fiber drink, since most don't do anything, that has psyllium and soluble fiber. I've been taking just one drink per day since Wednesday and today I actually had a couple BM's!! Nothing significant, but it's a start. So, I'm going to increase it in a couple days and pray it works without too much gas or bloating. So far, no real problems. I just cannot stand hurting my body anymore with laxatives. This whole thing is just too scary, it sucks!! At least it's good to know that I'm not the only one with these kinds of problems. I'll keep you updated.
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