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Pain on fast.
      #269850 - 06/16/06 02:07 PM
andreww

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Loc: Fairfax, VA

I'm on the Lemonade Fast, trying to purge my system, in hopes, like some say, it will alleviate or even cure my IBS. Problem is 2nd, 3rd and 4th nights have been very painful. Haven't slept more than 3 hours an night. I don't understand because I haven't eaten any solid food since Sunday.

Thoughts?

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Re: Pain on fast. new
      #269851 - 06/16/06 02:11 PM
Dajara

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Loc: Medicine Hat. AB. CAN

Perhaps since you are only drinking lemonade, the citric acid has nothing to absorb it in your stomach and thus you are having issues?? I know some people on this board can't handle that much citric acid in their diet.Just a thought though...

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Re: Pain on fast. new
      #269853 - 06/16/06 02:15 PM
andreww

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That's what I'm starting to wonder. The first couple of days were OK. Now my stomach is a constant nightmare, but I am almost willing to tolerate it in exchange for the cleansing of my system.

Perhaps there is a better way though. Liver Flush or Bowel Flush, perhaps.

More about cleansing.

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Re: How long are you planning to do the fast? -nt new
      #270029 - 06/18/06 07:41 AM
Alli

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Re: Pain on fast. new
      #270058 - 06/18/06 12:42 PM
seggy

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Loc: North East of England, UK

hi,
when you say lemonade do you mean the fizzy stuff? that may seem like a stupid question but it may be different in america ? in england lemonade is carbonated which is a trigger for ibs so that won't be helping if it is fizzy.... also I agree about the citric acid I can't have to much acidy things or I get pain and if you're doing it all on an empty stomach then it's going to be worse. what exatly is in your lemonade cos lemons are insoluble fiber which could cause you problems without a good soluble fiber base and also (last thing -honest) going for a while without eating gives me pain so it might be that also.
Hope that helps any
Vicky

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Re: Pain on fast. new
      #270076 - 06/18/06 03:47 PM
andreww

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Loc: Fairfax, VA

Thanks. It's not the fizzy drink you mentioned, nor the typical American version. It's actually organic lemons, grade B syrup and cayenne pepper, each having it's own purpose in the cleanse. Good thing is that I actually got past the pain (w/Alka Seltzer of all things -- see other post) and managed to stay on the cleanse and I haven't had much trouble since.

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Re: Pain on fast. new
      #270077 - 06/18/06 03:49 PM
chupie

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Good heavens. How long are you supposed to do that? I know the temptation to get cleaned out, but Im not so sure that it is how things work with this stuff.

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Re: Pain on fast. new
      #270090 - 06/19/06 12:17 PM
andreww

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Loc: Fairfax, VA

10 days. I'll try anything to beat IBS. Whatever it takes.

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Re: Pain on fast. new
      #270104 - 06/19/06 01:20 PM
jules

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What day are you on now? I'm interested to hear your progress.

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~jules



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Re: Pain on fast. new
      #270114 - 06/19/06 02:19 PM
andreww

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Loc: Fairfax, VA

I'm on Day 8. Going back and forth from having good days to bad days. Ab pain and no sleep last night, but the weekend was good. Going to try to tough it out 'til Wed.

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