low carb now constipated

czgalway

any ideas everything going mighty now all backed up i am drinking loads of water

Scioch

More fibre.

HeidiHeidi

Leafy green veggies and even more water.

And if that doesn't work try some ground flax on/in your food.

Hot drink followed by a cold one sometimes works as well.

DL Saint

Supplement with fibre, Psylium Husks works well.

Tom BJJ

czgalway wrote: »

any ideas everything going mighty now all backed up i am drinking loads of water

Happens to everyone. Don't worry.

Add in some extra fibre to your diet by eating Broccolli or Sweet potato...or you could take some Phylium husk for a "good" clearout.

Orla K

Coffee has something in it that makes you go
Coconut has too
Take a digestive enzyme ans probiotic with your meals
It might be a good idea to up your carbs and then reduce them slowly

Barry.Oglesby

As has been stated, fibrous veg is your friend. Usually in my experience there's some, ahem, backlog, when my clients switch to high protein diets initially, but a corresponding increase in dietary fibre through the likes of brocolli, sweet potato, etc etc sets things to rights again.

If you're really in trouble though, a double espresso or some liquid paraffin.

metamorphosis

Yeah go the double espresso route, or a spoon or two of cocnonut oil and you will be flying

czgalway

thanks lads il have a heap of broccoli with fish this eve for dinner ,im not taking any supplements just trying to keep my food all natural

Mellor

czgalway wrote: »

thanks lads il have a heap of broccoli with fish this eve for dinner ,im not taking any supplements just trying to keep my food all natural

Coconut oil, psyilum husk, espresso etc are completely natural, and pretty much in a raw unprocessed form.

Doctor_Socks

If you take psyllium husks, make sure you drink a ton of water aswell!! I can't stress that enough! Be like passing a briquette without it!

trishasaffron

Tinned prunes in natural juice with natural yoghurt - few carbs - gentle impact - extremely effective.

czgalway

tried the coffee had two cups with two spoons in each before bed last night and 3 codliver oil tablets ( why?, the wd40 effect i suppose)and another coffee this morning and no budge so off to the chemist for the husk stuff

czgalway

ok got the psyllium husk there took two heaped teaspoons with four pints of water ,is that the norm for the day

Gummy Panda

czgalway wrote: »

ok got the psyllium husk there took two heaped teaspoons with four pints of water ,is that the norm for the day

Careful with psyllium husk. if you are already bunged up they can add to it. increasing fats should help

juan.kerr

Any movement yet, OP?

czgalway

no still nothing and had another pint of water im outside blocklaying and have to keep coming in for a p1ss

Hanley

czgalway wrote: »

no still nothing and had another pint of water im outside blocklaying and have to keep coming in for a p1ss

Oh you'll be blocklaying :D

czgalway

ok still nothing how long does it take to work

Zamboni

You're in for a tough time. It'll be like passing a porcupine.
Psyllium husks don't work for some people and can be bloody dangerous if taken incorrectly.
Try laxose off the shelf in the chemist if you're not having any joy with the husks.
Fish oil is magic.

Build yourself one of these too

czgalway

ha i think il just take the lid off the septic tank:p

Orla K

Zamboni wrote: »

Build yourself one of these too

what is the point in that?

Hanley

Orla K wrote: »

what is the point in that?

The comfort factor!

Zamboni

Orla K wrote: »

what is the point in that?

Armitage Shanks was around for something like 0.00001% of our evolution...
No partial squatting in the fitness forum

Orla K

Zamboni wrote: »

Armitage Shanks was around for something like 0.00001% of our evolution...
No partial squatting in the fitness forum

I'm not sure how but I'm even more confused now. I never knew going to the toilet could be this confusing.

Zamboni

Orla K wrote: »

I'm not sure how but I'm even more confused now. I never knew going to the toilet could be this confusing.

The human species did not evolve to deficate in an upright seated position to which we are now accustomed.
The squat position is the natural allignment for bowel emptying.

Scioch

Oh you stand on it and squat !! I thought it was support for a giant arse or something.

Orla K

LordSmeg wrote: »

Oh you stand on it and squat !! I thought it was support for a giant arse or something.

I have heard of people being so heavy that they break the toilet seat, maybe it's there for that.

Barry.Oglesby

I haven't subscribed to a thread in a long the bit I think I might start again here.

czgalway

ok took two heaped tea spoons at 11 oclock and about 7 pints of water and nothing by 4 o clock so took two more teaspoons and about 10 more pints of water and still nothing.i ate 5 eggs today 2 chicken fillets and a big lump of haddock and 4 slices wholewheat bread and a heap of lettuce and a load of broccoli .all this must be backing up somewhere and i have been eating the same the last few days ,should i put the low carb on hold to get this blockage fixed instead of piling it all up on top of it

Gummy Panda

czgalway wrote: »

ok took two heaped tea spoons at 11 oclock and about 7 pints of water and nothing by 4 o clock so took two more teaspoons and about 10 more pints of water and still nothing.i ate 5 eggs today 2 chicken fillets and a big lump of haddock and 4 slices wholewheat bread and a heap of lettuce and a load of broccoli .all this must be backing up somewhere and i have been eating the same the last few days ,should i put the low carb on hold to get this blockage fixed instead of piling it all up on top of it

Grab a bottle of extra virgin olive oil and chug. The fat should loosing you up

metamorphosis

czgalway wrote: »

ok took two heaped tea spoons at 11 oclock and about 7 pints of water and nothing by 4 o clock so took two more teaspoons and about 10 more pints of water and still nothing.i ate 5 eggs today 2 chicken fillets and a big lump of haddock and 4 slices wholewheat bread and a heap of lettuce and a load of broccoli .all this must be backing up somewhere and i have been eating the same the last few days ,should i put the low carb on hold to get this blockage fixed instead of piling it all up on top of it

Be patient ... pooh will come., pooh will come, and when it does, it will be utter bliss. I love those poohs that make you feel like you have accomplished something or leave you with that real empty feeling.

Also instant coffee is **** - get yourself to a coffee house or coffee shop that does DOUBLE ESPRESSO!

themandan6611

A large bottle of Prune juice is the answer

SteelyDanJalapeno

Cocunut milk or oil does a good job!

Good luck op, the whole forum are rooting for you.

Gummy Panda

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXeCevTNes8

Leax

At this point tackle it from below.
Buy a mini micro lax enema, or a ducolax or glycerine suppository in the pharmacy. Insert into the rectum and wait for the strong urge to go. This will clear much of the backlog and from there continue with the veg etc recommendations here on an ongoing basis.

Barry.Oglesby

I just wanted to say good luck, we're all counting on you.

madma

you can dooooo it

you can dooooo it

think of planes dropping bombs!!!

czgalway

Gummy Panda wrote: »

Grab a bottle of extra virgin olive oil and chug. The fat should loosing you up

great minds think alike i did that about an hour ago took three mouth fulls ha the weird thing is im not bloated even after the husk but with the amount im eating something has to go wallop

deadlybuzzman

get a chicken madras (vindaloo if used to spicy food) and a case of stella.... very freeing!!

mufcboy1999

something fiber or even caffeine based usually does the trick for me.

mikom

OP, know anybody named Paul?
I'd pay them a visit before you explode.

czgalway

hmmm i do know a paul ,i wonder would he mind?the oil did jack sh1t over night excuse the pun

trishasaffron

Did ya try the prunes? tinned prunes - not juice.

flutegirl

I know this is health and fitness, but a bit of chocolate usually sends me running in the direction of the toilet! (which is why I rarely touch the stuff) You've tried everything else and you sound desperate! Ditch the diet for today and find some comfort.

Barry.Oglesby

I've tweeted your plight. @barryoglesby

Suggestion on facebook from someone was to weigh in before and after when it eventually happens. Also have you tried liquid paraffin?

spurious

I'd be coming at it from the other direction now OP.
Is it four days now?

Gummy Panda

At this stage would it not be better to go to GP

Itwasntme.

Wow, I can't believe I just read two pages on pooing. I am curious now- have you gone yet OP? Ditch the diet and keep drinking water, it has to come out at some point. Sucks to be you though- the waiting is sh1t.:D

Orla K

My granny has a thing about epsom salts, she puts a tiny bit in tea. I mean just the very tip of the spoon. She says it helps, if it does or not I don't know.

BunShopVoyeur

Thread followed.

I need to know when he poos.