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collette_61461
collette_61461

Hi guys,

I'm eating well, lots of veg etc, but finding I'm getting constipated. Have taken a laxative to move things, is this normal? 

Cheers. 

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  • shelagh95097
    shelagh95097 collette_61461

    Posted

    Hi collet,  I'm been taking them for a few days now and notice the same, have you kept some fibre in your diet? And drink plenty of water.. I've also been taking a laxative drink at night, mainly so I don't end up straining and feeling bloated. 

     Prunes are useful too xx

     Good luck on your journey 

     Shelagh xxx 

    • collette_61461
      collette_61461 shelagh95097

      Posted

      Hi, thanks for the reply. Yes, lots of fibre as been having beetroot smoothies every morning. 

      I took something and seem to be ok and returning to normal. 😉😉 think I do need more water though. 

      I'm on day 5 and noticed I'm really looking at the food I eat and cut portion control down as I'm scared of an accident. 

      I'm sure we will talk again as I got quite a lot to lose x 

    • collette_61461
      collette_61461 shelagh95097

      Posted

      I want 5 stone off, expect it will take the rest of the year to get where I want. Fingers crossed it will come off. X 
  • dex01608
    dex01608 collette_61461

    Posted

    Yes, if you use Senna Leaves too much, they will make your constipation worse. they are meant to be used in the short term. For me, I use the Dr Max Powers 15 Days Cleanse. I DO NOT TAKE IT FOR 15 DAYS!!! I only take two pills the day i have constipation, and maybe the next day. NO MORE. And then I dont take it for a month, as you dont want you body getting used to it. A bottle lasts me about a year, and for the last year I have barely had any problems.
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