stomach ache!

[blakeich]

Hello i've been on the atkins diet for 6 weeks and lost about 34lb. My only concern is today for the first time. I have been having stomach ache all afternoon and tonight.

I am worried. Is this sometimes normal. I have also got diarrhea (the runs) is there anything i should be worried about or do you think this is normal. I thought the atkins diet stopped you from going to the toilet (constepation) not make you go. can anyone advise me.

[rweeks]

IT could be completely unrelated to Atkins. If it is related, I would suggest drinking more water because the runs will dehydrate you. If you are not taking in enough fiberous veggies, you might also try psyllium husks fiber capsules. It should help "hardening things up". Good luck and Happy New Year!

[blakeich]

thanks. like i said ive been on it for 6 weeks. and never had any problems