Re:Re: Constipation Protocol

[Guest guest]

Thanks. I was referring to this: http://pecanbread.com/p/how/coprotocol.htm

She is quoted in the constipation protocol lined out on pecanbread, she says to

try one muffin a day along with a few stewed prunes as you are starting the

diet, and eat legal pureed fruits and vegetables - and if this doesn't work to

try prune juice with orange juice, and there are additional methods she

recommends.

I'm on Amitiza for constipation. I take it once a day with breakfast. Miralax,

I'll probably try that soon. I've tried it in the past, and it does work, I

just never could find the right balance - I was either going too often of not

enough.

I think I may have developed a yeast problem - since I started the diet, I've

been having cravings and reactions to bananas and grape juice. So I stopped the

grape juice, and am only having 1/2 or 1 banana a day, but still getting the

reactions. But I'm worried I'm not eating enough fruits. It may also be mainly

die-off since I just started 5 days ago. The reactions aren't so bad - mainly a

crazy sugar rush and some nausea. I wonder if I shouldn't cut them out

completely - all fruits, that is. Or if I should cut them out in case I'm

developing a yeast problem. What do you think? I'm guessing increasing fruits

along with the vegetables I'm eating (only carrots and squash so far) will help.

Oh and I'm also eating avocados, which may be a little too much fiber but I need

some calories, but the day I added those I started with the cramping, however it

was also the 4th or 5th day without going to the bathroom.

I guess I'll take the Miralax just to get some relief, and then go from there.

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> Ellen

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> I have lots of experience dealing with constipation, unfortunately. It is

> one of my chronic digestive symptoms, as I have poor digestive motility as a

> result of developing Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction.

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> What motility medication are you using?

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>

>

> I had bouts of severe constipation frequently during my first year on SCD

> despite taking Zelnorm (motility med.) and Miralax (osmotic laxative). I

> finally decided it was part of my body's healing cycle, since I couldn't

> connect it directly to any foods after the first two months on SCD. It has

> since improved a bit, although I still deal with episodes of more severe

> constipation due to the cyclic nature of my neurological issues.

>

>

>

> Anyway, I do recommend using Miralax, if you aren't already. It is an

> osmotic laxative, works by retaining water in the stools. It does take 3 to

> 5 days to become effective, however, and doesn't actually increase

> peristalsis, just helps your body move the material along.

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> I can now handle prunes or prune nectar, but I couldn't touch prunes (and

> can't eat much fruit due to having insulin resistance) during the first 3

> years on SCD due to high candida levels. One of the solutions to

> constipation is to increase vitamin C, so increased fruit is helpful, and

> prunes seem to be particularly effective. Some experts taking mega doses

> of Vitamin C until you have a bowel movement.

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> Another option for dealing with constipation is to supplement magnesium. I

> take magnesium every day, partly for an issue I have with muscle cramps, but

> partly for the help with digestive motility. Some experts recommend taking a

> large dose of magnesium to trigger a bowel movement. I don't tolerate large

> doses of anything, so I just stick to small but regular doses of magnesium.

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> I also keep water enemas on hand for the really bad times when it has been

> several days without a b.m. and I'm getting a lot of discomfort and pain. I

> get Fleet enemas, which are saline that is too irritating for my lower GI,

> and replace the saline with purified water.

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> As to muffins. I find that almond flour is very constipating, and even a

> blend of nut flours in a muffin can still cause constipation. I limit

> myself to one nut flour muffin or one piece of nut flour bread per day, and

> use a blend of nut flours with no more than 50% almond. I am not sure what

> Elaine was referring to when she discussed muffins in connection with the

> constipation protocol. Can you point me to the page in the book that

> includes this suggestion?

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> I can't advise you on charcoal or epsom salt baths as my body won't

> tolerate either of these options. Hopefully others will give you advice on

> this.

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> Kim M.

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> SCD 6 years

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> Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction 6+ years

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> neurological & spinal deterioration 3+ years

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> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

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> I have some questions about Elaine's constipation protocol. I started the

> diet about 5 days ago, and my last bowl movement was on the first day of the

> diet. I'm taking medicine specifically for constipation that helps me go at

> least every other day, sometimes every day. I know my body is probably

> adjusting to all the changes in my diet. I'm also thinking a potential yeast

> problem because I'm having problems with bananas and grape juice, which I've

> severely limited as well as honey.

>

> Anyways, I'm starting to get cramps and just really need to go. Sooo I was

> wondering has anyone done Elaine's constipation protocol?

>

> -I'm confused about the 1 muffin a day - what is this supposed muffin? Where

> can I find out how to make it?

>

> -Stewed prunes - what are they, how do you make them?

>

> -Epsom Salts or activated charcoal - do they work?

>

> Thanks for your patience with these questions

>

> Ellen

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Ellen,

I have been dealing with constipation

problems all my life.  I started the SCdiet 2 years ago.  Elaine’s constipation protocol did

nothing for me.  What has helped me is

taking miralax on a regular basis and magnesium.  I wouldn’t worry about candida right now as you are just starting the diet and

have enough things to think about.  I

would however recommend cutting out bananas completely.  Many people have C. problems with bananas.

I think the best way to go is to have a

food diary.  If not, it will get too

confusing.  You will need to write down

what you add and when and what the effects are.  Hopefully, you are adding only one food at a

time and only a little to start out with, waiting a couple of days in between,

then increasing as you go.  This way your

body slowly adjusts.  I would also

recommend peeling, deseeding and cooking all your fruit and vegetables.  It is easier on the gut, while it starts to

heal.

What I am doing right now for my C. problems

is taking one glass of hot water in the evening with 1/8 tsp of celtic sea salt.  I

also take 1 glass of warm water with ¼ lemon first thing in the morning.  I no longer have to take miralax

as milk of magnesia before bed seems to do the trick.  I also take extra magnesium during the day.

I hope this helps a little.  Don’t hesitate to ask questions if you

need to.

You will need to be patient with your body

and your healing process.  It didn’t

take a few days to get sick and it won’t take only a few days to heal:o)

Good luck!

GERDS and chronic C.

SCD 2 yrs

Re:Re: Constipation Protocol

Thanks. I was referring to this: http://pecanbread.com/p/how/coprotocol.htm

She is quoted in the constipation protocol lined out on pecanbread, she says to

try one muffin a day along with a few stewed prunes as you are starting the

diet, and eat legal pureed fruits and vegetables - and if this doesn't work to

try prune juice with orange juice, and there are additional methods she

recommends.

I'm on Amitiza for constipation. I take it once a day with breakfast. Miralax,

I'll probably try that soon. I've tried it in the past, and it does work, I

just never could find the right balance - I was either going too often of not

enough.

I think I may have developed a yeast problem - since I started the diet, I've

been having cravings and reactions to bananas and grape juice. So I stopped the

grape juice, and am only having 1/2 or 1 banana a day, but still getting the

reactions. But I'm worried I'm not eating enough fruits. It may also be mainly

die-off since I just started 5 days ago. The reactions aren't so bad - mainly a

crazy sugar rush and some nausea. I wonder if I shouldn't cut them out

completely - all fruits, that is. Or if I should cut them out in case I'm

developing a yeast problem. What do you think? I'm guessing increasing fruits

along with the vegetables I'm eating (only carrots and squash so far) will

help. Oh and I'm also eating avocados, which may be a little too much fiber but

I need some calories, but the day I added those I started with the cramping,

however it was also the 4th or 5th day without going to the bathroom.

I guess I'll take the Miralax just to get some relief, and then go from there.

>

> Ellen

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I do not really advise this--haven't read the entire thread but it's archived.

 

Dried figs.  I ate five of them one night and by the next day, I was *weak*.  A box of raisins even.  Just seems to work.  Sometimes a salad with poppyseed dressing.  Just skip all the protocols and go straight for the major laxative effect I guess.  (THese are advanced--more to some than others I suppose).

 

The electrolyte drink is a lot kinder and the recipe is on pecanbread.com.  It may take two or three but to do it daily, it's probably ok.  Honey isn't really needed--at least I don't think.  I don't usually add it.

 

Debbie houston cd

scd originally 12.05--branching out and rolling back

cd dx'd 3/02

ldn 3/10

 

Hi Ellen,

 

I have been dealing with constipation problems all my life.  I started the SCdiet 2 years ago.  Elaine’s constipation protocol did nothing for me.  What has helped me is taking miralax on a regular basis and magnesium.  I wouldn’t worry about candida right now as you are just starting the diet and have enough things to think about.  I would however recommend cutting out bananas completely.  Many people have C. problems with bananas.

 

I think the best way to go is to have a food diary.  If not, it will get too confusing.  You will need to write down what you add and when and what the effects are.  Hopefully, you are adding only one food at a time and only a little to start out with, waiting a couple of days in between, then increasing as you go.  This way your body slowly adjusts.  I would also recommend peeling, deseeding and cooking all your fruit and vegetables.  It is easier on the gut, while it starts to heal.

 

What I am doing right now for my C. problems is taking one glass of hot water in the evening with 1/8 tsp of celtic sea salt.  I also take 1 glass of warm water with ¼ lemon first thing in the morning.  I no longer have to take miralax as milk of magnesia before bed seems to do the trick.  I also take extra magnesium during the day.

 

I hope this helps a little.  Don’t hesitate to ask questions if you need to.

 

You will need to be patient with your body and your healing process.  It didn’t take a few days to get sick and it won’t take only a few days to heal:o)

 

Good luck!

 

GERDS and chronic C.

SCD 2 yrs

Re:Re: Constipation Protocol

 

 

Thanks. I was referring to this: http://pecanbread.com/p/how/coprotocol.htmShe is quoted in the constipation protocol lined out on pecanbread, she says to try one muffin a day along with a few stewed prunes as you are starting the diet, and eat legal pureed fruits and vegetables - and if this doesn't work to try prune juice with orange juice, and there are additional methods she recommends.

I'm on Amitiza for constipation. I take it once a day with breakfast. Miralax, I'll probably try that soon. I've tried it in the past, and it does work, I just never could find the right balance - I was either going too often of not enough.

I think I may have developed a yeast problem - since I started the diet, I've been having cravings and reactions to bananas and grape juice. So I stopped the grape juice, and am only having 1/2 or 1 banana a day, but still getting the reactions. But I'm worried I'm not eating enough fruits. It may also be mainly die-off since I just started 5 days ago. The reactions aren't so bad - mainly a crazy sugar rush and some nausea. I wonder if I shouldn't cut them out completely - all fruits, that is. Or if I should cut them out in case I'm developing a yeast problem. What do you think? I'm guessing increasing fruits along with the vegetables I'm eating (only carrots and squash so far) will help. Oh and I'm also eating avocados, which may be a little too much fiber but I need some calories, but the day I added those I started with the cramping, however it was also the 4th or 5th day without going to the bathroom.

I guess I'll take the Miralax just to get some relief, and then go from there.>> Ellen> > > >