Fibre question if I may and a little help needed

[Jodes]

OK I have read the book and checked out the forum details on fibre;
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...induction.html

Problem, I have been taking this fibre supplement every day and for the last 2 days have restorted to a herbal laxative (Blackmores Peritone) and still nothing happening. It has been 5 days today and I am starting to feel very bloated unwell.

Suggestions would be most welcome

[Elizellen]

Were you constipated before taking the extra supplements? Too much fibre supplement can cause constipation if you are not taking lots of extra water too

You could try a glycerine suppository which acts by making the built-up 'plug' dissolve and thus allow you to expel it.

[Jodes]

Yep, I was constipated before the fibre that is why I started taking it this week to try to help. But as the week went on it is getting worse not better, that is why the last 2 days I have restorted to the laxatives.

So if I normally drink 3L of water and I introduce fibre, I need to make sure I drink more water or is the 3-4L a day enough?

Will go to the chemist today and see if I can get the extra help

I have never been this long without going to the toilet and it is very uncomfortable...

Thanks for the advice

[JaLiliFer]

I haven't read through the thread yet, so someone else may have suggested this, but have you tried drinking warm/hot water, instead of cold? If you are taking fiber supplements, make sure that you are really pumping the water; it's the two together that "clear the system".

If nothing else works, you could always try an enema. I know, not the most pleasant thought, but they can be effective.

I hope you find a solution that works for you!