Feeling very bloated and constipated? - Phentermine.com

TivoFan · May 17th, 2006, 12:24 PM

I started on Phentermine on May 8th. The past few days I have not had a bowel movement and I feel very very sluggish. Has this happened to anyone else? I am drinking quite a bit of water so I don't believe I'm dehydrated. Any suggestions for products to use to alieve my situation? I've never used anything lime Metamucil or similar products. I appreciate any input!

Thanks!

Nikki

proud 2 be from the south · May 17th, 2006, 12:32 PM

The same thing happened to me . I started eating more fruit (strawberrys and pineapples) eating cereal with wheat > and took lax could not take that yuke feeling. I started drinking more water this week (trying 100 oz daily) it is helping.

MRSGIFFORD · May 17th, 2006, 12:46 PM

I usually take Correctol for Women when I ahve that problem. Good luck.

TivoFan · May 17th, 2006, 02:08 PM

It's also been suggested to me to get more fiber on a regular basis. Correctol might work as a fix right now but I'd like to find a more permanent fix.

kittycat20 · May 29th, 2006, 04:20 PM

Hi tivofan.
i have had really bad cases of constipation while on phen, and the only things i have found to work was eating ALOT!!! of grapes (green) OR
taking a stool softener called COLACE, the colace
really! help they work better then the grapes but
if you want to try something without taking any
med's, try grapes. or if you want to try something that will help you alittel bit better
go for the colace, by the way its not just a stool softener, it also gives you rellef from constipation and it dont hurt your tummy as much
as the other med's do...well i hope you feel better soon, i understand how bad it is to feel that way. but you'll do better soon. good luck!

shirleysyu · June 6th, 2006, 11:50 AM

You are not alone! I was so frustrated that I took laxative (generic from Wal-mart)to help me! Yes, stool softner also helps!

Long live Tivo! My family can't live without it!

blackbella21 · June 7th, 2006, 07:50 AM

Be careful with the stool softeners, because they eventually stop working or even worse you can become dependant on them. Has anyone tried Metamucil? You know the kind you stir into water?

BooBoo · June 9th, 2006, 03:43 AM

Hi!
I heard that taking flax seed oil can help. I am going to try it today. Those other laxatives can be dangerous

FairMaiden · November 20th, 2006, 08:30 AM

Yes... Flaxseed oil has MANY benefits, including helping with softening your stools. Also, get some ground flaxseed (you can find it at health food stores, or anywhere that sells food/baking items in bulk bins). It works best if eaten raw. You can mix it in a smoothie or coffee drink, but it kind of makes it taste funny. The fastest and easiest way to take it for me is to get a teaspoonful and chew it up. Swallow it down with some water. It tastes like grass, but that is the quickest way to get it over with and it really does help. After it gets in your stomach, it swells up to help push out your stool. And since you are taking it raw, all the oils do not release until they are in your bowels, so the oils help lube up your insides which help in the softening and release of your stool. If you take it daily, it will rid you of all the feces in your intestines. I really hope that helps you.

Note: information found in "The 3 hour diet by Jorge Cruise" a very informative book on healthy eating and nutrition.

gismobaby · January 10th, 2007, 12:59 PM

Hey guys,

this is the best fiber you can take while on phen or not. It really cleans without harsh laxative or diuretic side effects. Dr. Natura check it out at http://www.drnatura.com/colonix_fiber.php

Because the stuff we burn off and all that stuff that needs to be eliminated especially on a diet has to come out on a daily basis. I can not use the whole program cause I dont eat that much anyways then it would really start getting too much

) but just the fiber is gentle enough and effective. Also helps with the skin problems associated with taking Phen (I have them anyways :-(

Also I think eating so much fruit hinders weight loss a little - but thats just me

itsjustkathy · January 22nd, 2007, 03:36 PM

I would have to agree with gizmobaby. I did the whole drnutura program last april and lost 17 lbs. The fiber is awesome. Site is not for the squemish! The whole program cleans out your colon and eliminates parasites and like it or not we all have them!! Check it out though.

noogienubs · January 25th, 2007, 05:52 PM

I take flax oil. They look like horse pills but they are really really good for you and act as a natural lubricant so you won't have that problem.

May 17th, 2006, 12:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
proud 2 be from the south Silver Phenster Join Date: May 2006 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 241 Lost Weight: 7lbs Current Weight: 219 Goal Weight: 140	The same thing happened to me . I started eating more fruit (strawberrys and pineapples) eating cereal with wheat > and took lax could not take that yuke feeling. I started drinking more water this week (trying 100 oz daily) it is helping. 5'2" sw 225.8 cw 210.4 - june 12, 2006 cw 210 - june 20,2006 cw 207 - june 29 cw 205-july 7th gw 120 - 130

May 17th, 2006, 12:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
MRSGIFFORD Silver Phenster Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fort Drum,NY Posts: 488 Lost Weight: 27 lbs Current Weight: 182 lbs Goal Weight: 150 lbs	I usually take Correctol for Women when I ahve that problem. Good luck. BRITTANY HW: 218 CW: 172 GW: 150

June 6th, 2006, 11:50 AM	#6 (permalink)
shirleysyu Bronze Phenster Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Dallas,TX Posts: 72 Lost Weight: 21 lb Current Weight: 178 lb Goal Weight: 145 lb	You are not alone! I was so frustrated that I took laxative (generic from Wal-mart)to help me! Yes, stool softner also helps! Long live Tivo! My family can't live without it! Height 5'6" Age 33 4/22/2006 SW 178lb 4/25 3 days Apple detox -5 lbs 5/16 173 (start Phen, appetite blocked immediately!!) 5/22 171 (-2 lb in 7 days) 5/24 170 (-1 lb) 5/25 168 (-2 lb) 6/2 166.5 (-1.5lb) 6/3 164.5 (-2 Apple diet Day 1) 6/6 163 (-1.5 Apple diet Day 2) 6/7 161.5 (-1.5 Apple diet Day 3) 6/8 160 (-1.5 End of Apple diet) Reached 1st GW! Lost 19 pounds! 6/21 159 (-1 breaking plateau) 6/22 158.5 (-.5 dropping again) 6/27 157 (-1.5 lb) 6/28 156.5 (-.5 lb Start Apple Diet Round 3) 6/29 155 (-1.5 lb Apple Diet Day 2) 6/30 154 (-1 lb Apple Day 3 + Colon Hydrotherapy today, TOM started this evening) 7/7 154 (finally de-bloated) 1st GW 160 Achieved 2nd GW 150 Final GW 145 lb by 8/23/06 Trip Dare to Dream weight: 135 lb

June 7th, 2006, 07:50 AM	#7 (permalink)
blackbella21 Bronze Phenster Join Date: May 2006 Location: south jersey Posts: 20 Lost Weight: 0lbs Current Weight: 201 Goal Weight: 140	Be careful with the stool softeners, because they eventually stop working or even worse you can become dependant on them. Has anyone tried Metamucil? You know the kind you stir into water? "The foolish man shuts his ears, and opens his mouth..." I'm 5'8 and... HW 220! summer 05 SW 201 CW 199 6/6/06 CW 198 6/8/006 GW- any weight that will allow me to be a size 8 (140ish)

November 20th, 2006, 08:30 AM	#9 (permalink)
FairMaiden Silver Phenster Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 105 Lost Weight: 25lbs Current Weight: 175lbs Goal Weight: 130	Yes... Flaxseed oil has MANY benefits, including helping with softening your stools. Also, get some ground flaxseed (you can find it at health food stores, or anywhere that sells food/baking items in bulk bins). It works best if eaten raw. You can mix it in a smoothie or coffee drink, but it kind of makes it taste funny. The fastest and easiest way to take it for me is to get a teaspoonful and chew it up. Swallow it down with some water. It tastes like grass, but that is the quickest way to get it over with and it really does help. After it gets in your stomach, it swells up to help push out your stool. And since you are taking it raw, all the oils do not release until they are in your bowels, so the oils help lube up your insides which help in the softening and release of your stool. If you take it daily, it will rid you of all the feces in your intestines. I really hope that helps you. Note: information found in "The 3 hour diet by Jorge Cruise" a very informative book on healthy eating and nutrition. With God all things are possible. Matthew 19:26

May 17th, 2006, 12:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
TivoFan Phen Newbie Join Date: May 2006 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 4 Lost Weight: 0lbs	I started on Phentermine on May 8th. The past few days I have not had a bowel movement and I feel very very sluggish. Has this happened to anyone else? I am drinking quite a bit of water so I don't believe I'm dehydrated. Any suggestions for products to use to alieve my situation? I've never used anything lime Metamucil or similar products. I appreciate any input! Thanks! Nikki

May 17th, 2006, 02:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
TivoFan Phen Newbie Join Date: May 2006 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 4 Lost Weight: 0lbs	It's also been suggested to me to get more fiber on a regular basis. Correctol might work as a fix right now but I'd like to find a more permanent fix.

May 29th, 2006, 04:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
kittycat20 Bronze Phenster Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ca Posts: 50 Lost Weight: 0lbs Current Weight: 210 Goal Weight: 125	Hi tivofan. i have had really bad cases of constipation while on phen, and the only things i have found to work was eating ALOT!!! of grapes (green) OR taking a stool softener called COLACE, the colace really! help they work better then the grapes but if you want to try something without taking any med's, try grapes. or if you want to try something that will help you alittel bit better go for the colace, by the way its not just a stool softener, it also gives you rellef from constipation and it dont hurt your tummy as much as the other med's do...well i hope you feel better soon, i understand how bad it is to feel that way. but you'll do better soon. good luck!

June 9th, 2006, 03:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
BooBoo Bronze Phenster Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: outside NYC Posts: 61 Lost Weight: 0lbs	Hi! I heard that taking flax seed oil can help. I am going to try it today. Those other laxatives can be dangerous

January 10th, 2007, 12:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
gismobaby Phen Newbie Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: washington, dc Posts: 7 Lost Weight: 0lbs Current Weight: 191 Goal Weight: 140	Hey guys, this is the best fiber you can take while on phen or not. It really cleans without harsh laxative or diuretic side effects. Dr. Natura check it out at http://www.drnatura.com/colonix_fiber.php Because the stuff we burn off and all that stuff that needs to be eliminated especially on a diet has to come out on a daily basis. I can not use the whole program cause I dont eat that much anyways then it would really start getting too much ) but just the fiber is gentle enough and effective. Also helps with the skin problems associated with taking Phen (I have them anyways :-( Also I think eating so much fruit hinders weight loss a little - but thats just me [url="http://[URL="]http:// [img]http://www.extrapounds.com/tracker.bmp/61

January 22nd, 2007, 03:36 PM	#11 (permalink)
itsjustkathy Bronze Phenster Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 13 Lost Weight: 13 Current Weight: 288 Goal Weight: 180	I would have to agree with gizmobaby. I did the whole drnutura program last april and lost 17 lbs. The fiber is awesome. Site is not for the squemish! The whole program cleans out your colon and eliminates parasites and like it or not we all have them!! Check it out though. I am 5'8" SW 301 1/16/07 DR.(fully clothed of course) started phen 1/19/07 SW 294 CW 288 1/22/07 GW 180 whenever it happens! pictures available on my space til I get them here!

January 25th, 2007, 05:52 PM	#12 (permalink)
noogienubs Phen Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 4 Lost Weight: 3 Current Weight: 235 Goal Weight: 130	I take flax oil. They look like horse pills but they are really really good for you and act as a natural lubricant so you won't have that problem.

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