Kate-
I know your frustration all to well!!! Have you tried a stool softner, daily??? Also talk to your Doc if it goes on too long. I jog in the mornings and that seems to help out some but not alot.
Hang in there, eventually our bodies have got to get better!!!
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Kate...just and idea but you are 5'8"??? Your calories should be a little bit more. That might be a reason for contipation....your body is holding on to everything. Maybe try more like 1800-2000??? Never go below 1200.
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kate...please be patient with the laxative....trust me once i thought it wasn't working after a day and took more....let me tell you I didn't go to work the day it finally did start working :p
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Hi Kate,
You tried exercising too? Or maybe a breakfast cereal high in fibre? Drinking water is invaluable. I think this is perfectly normal, you're body is going through changes. It will adjust naturally, but in the meantime find a good high-fibre cereal and drink plenty of water with it. All-Bran is a saviour for me. Don't know if you can find that in Greece - must be something similar over there..
Hope you'll be feeling better soon.
Deli
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Kate, don't starve yourself, you're not going to loose that way, your body will retain everything, aren't going to the doc today? have you tried a suppository to free you.?
:)Marie
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this is bothering..really.The last days i decided to let myself a little more free.Instead of eating 800-900 cal each day i ate a little more. Maybe 1100 (big deal no?)
i didn't check to see if ilost but i know i didn't. Furthermore it's been one week that i'm "blocked". Constipation! Not even 2 times.I know it's too much and i've tried EVERYTHING!i drink lots of water,i eat fruits,vegetables etc etc... but nothing. I even took DULCOLAX-2 times-
i'm feeling really uncomfortable..nervous and don't know what else to do.
please help me.
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Thank you Deli and yes there is All-Bran here and yes i workout 3-4times a week...
i feel like i want to cry....
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Kate,
I know it's frustrating. If you feel like you've tried everything, off to your doctor. He/she can prescribe you something until your bowels get back on track. You can also talk to him about your diet. He/she can help you determine how many calories you should be getting everyday.
Keep persevering,
Danielle
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