Day 19 and a new developement

[kibskix]

I woke up today with some unusual symptoms for me personally. My back is hurting me when I move around, It kind of feels like my kidneys are irritated, and feeling slightly nauseated. when i sit still nothing really hurts though. I also have a massive headache that i've had since 7am. I didn't really think about the back hurting too much at first. I figured the headache was low blood pressure so I ate breakfast with lots of protein and fats, took my vitamin and my coconut oil, and i've had 4 bottles of water so far.

An hour later i'm still hurtin. Its weird. I haven't cheated at all, I have no history of kidney problems at all, and i'm drinking so much water (150-200oz a day) I shouldn't be having problems flushing anything through them. Any ideas?

[kibskix]

discovered the problem! i'm constipated. -again-. the pain finally moved into my tummy and I went "ooooh yeah that feels familiar".

I know flax is only supposed to be used on induction for constipation. I didn't want to take it every day, but every day I DONT take it, my stomach cramps all day and i'm miserable. Lucky for me I absolutely love hot flax cereal with cinnamon and a tbsp of cream. If I hated it I don't know how i'd survive, i've heard those husk things taste disgusting. I've been taking coconut oil for the last few days and have been eating enough fats and drinking lots of water. I'm not on my 2 week induction anymore so is it still going to be bad if I take flax every day? Does that slow anyone down?

[Georgiana]

Flax seeds can be taken as a fiber supplement or for constipation issues. There is a sticky thread about this in the Atkins Diet 14-Day Induction forum.

My weight loss is not stalled or slowed down by flax seeds. But as with any food, it depends from person to person.

Glad you figured out what was wrong.

[momonmission99*]

Glad you figured out the problem! I'm having similar issues in that "area".
Thanks for the info, Georgiana!

And hey, kibsix...I'm also on day 19!

[fluffyman]

Glad you discovered what was causing the pain. Flax does help prevent constipation, but so does fiber from your veggies. Are you getting enough?

[momtomany1]

Check page 76, one TBSP is recommended every day to prevent constipation. Check induction rule 12, page 124, it you are already constipated, you are allowed 1 TBSP 'or more' to treat the constipation. I am glad you are 'on the way' to feeling better! As you up the flax a little do keep drinking (although it sounds like you are doing fine in the fluids department!)

[momonmission99*]

Where can you get flax seeds?

[kibskix]

momonmission for years i only ever saw flax in walmart in the pharmacy section, but i was surprised to see flax in my HEB grocery store (a bigger one with more fancy health foods) and also in my location grocery store Super S.
My veggies are good I think. I list everything I eat over in my journal too. The only veggies i've really been eating off the first list is lettuce and romaine, peppers, a little celery, and jicama. I'm much more interested in the other list lol, thats where all my favorite veggies are at Off the 1 cup list i've mostly stuck to broccoli, summer squash, and a little bit of onion and tomato here and there on a salad. i have brussel sprouts and green beans but i havent gotten around to cooking them yet. maybe i should switch over to some veggies higher in fiber.

[Zarabelle]

Hi Kibstix

I am glad you found the cause of the problem. I find 1mg of Vitamin C taken twice a day keeps me regular I used to take physillium husk tablets (no taste) but don't need to now.

How do you make your hot flax cereal? I may have to try that.

Zx

[Lil_Texas_Tornado]

I am so glad that you posted this! I logged on today because I had the same question. At first I thought that I was because my horse yanked on me a couple of times, but it started up again... blah. Looks like I get to take some of his flax seed. LOL

Thanks!
Amanda