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Hi - I had pnuemonia 10 years ago and when I left the hospital I never was able to go to the bathroom without help again. It didnt happen right away - it took about a month. This is not just constipation - it is severe pain - called Levator Ani syndrome. For years i did many enemas every day tto stop the pain. The pain is a spasm and severe pressure like I have to move my bowels - yet it wont go. It is very painful. I now take enzymes - Wobenzyme - nothing else is as good and dI take a product called Turkey Rhubarb from THE HERB FINDER - i could not get any other laxstive to work. THis is soooo expensive but it keeps me comfortable. Now to my question - My constipation is not at all dependant on food - or fiber or anything like that - i just have no peristalsis without the laxative. The laxative has Casccara and Senna and aloes and turkey rhubarb. I was helped alot by cultureele - because even tho i couldnt go to the bathroom all of the stool was liquid. The culturelle helped that. I never found any other acidophilus to work. I even made my own.
Now - i had clostridium deficile - and treated it about 5 years ago. I dont take drugs very well. But i am wiloling ot try anything,. I purchased primal defense and now read on the internet that it causes constipation. Should I use this? sHOULD i TRY TO Ttreat for pasites? I have had many stool tests and it does not show any - just dysbiosis.
I know that stress causes flair ups - if i get stressed out - it does not matter ahow many laxatives i take - the pain is severe and i can not go to the bathroom.
ANy info or advise would help soooo much. I have been to so may doctors - and they dont know what to do. THey cant comprehend the seriousness of the pain - Than you
Barbara
In Reply to: Severe Constipation - SEVERE - anyone who can help is appreciated posted by Barbara on April 08, 2002 at 09:45:15:
S.H.A.P.E or HY once recommended Fiberblend. It is good stuff. It is foul tasting though. But if you are suffering like it sounds you are, you will try anything right? That laxative you are taking with the senna and cascara sounds a little too harsh to be using on a regular basis. The Fiberblend helps increase the peristalsis and is quite safe to use.
I am intrigued though how the pneumonia started this problem off, doesnt seem like it would be related.
Hope you get some relief soon....
Sensual
In Reply to: Severe Constipation - SEVERE - anyone who can help is appreciated posted by Barbara on April 08, 2002 at 09:45:15:
Hi Barbara - Order a product called Fiberblend and your constipation problems will be solved. Take the product for two day and then skip it for two. Continue taking the Fiberblend in this manor for the rest of your life if it's needed. I have personally been taking it in this manor for the past 4 years and I'm getting healthier every day! To order phone: 1-888-999-8860 - cost $30.00 (leave a message and they will get back to you) Don't worry about becoming dependent on this product because taking it two days on and two days off is very safe and my opinion is - I'd rather be dependent on an herbal colon cleansing product - than end up with Colon Cancer!
In Reply to: Severe Constipation - SEVERE - anyone who can help is appreciated posted by Barbara on April 08, 2002 at 09:45:15:
Look in the archives here, and read all you can about Chronic Bracing, Stress Effect, Skilled Relaxation (SR) and testimonials. Follow all the links in each of these write ups.
Others with your problem have come here and have cured themselved using the information on this board.
The solution is not in a laxative or anything you can take for this problem, it's what you can do to learn to how relax your muscles.
Ask questions as you go, but please keep reading so you can learn how to get past this!
~~~8>
In Reply to: Re: Severe Constipation - SEVERE - anyone who can help is appreciated posted by Sensual To Barbara on April 08, 2002 at 09:50:25:
How can it be safe it has senna in it too.
In Reply to: Severe Constipation - SEVERE - anyone who can help is appreciated posted by Barbara on April 08, 2002 at 09:45:15:
Hi Barbara,
Sometimes you can stimulate the neurolymphatic relexes to the colon and get them to work. I have used this with success many times in the past.
The NL reflex is located on the inside of the thighs on the posteriomedial and anteriomedial aspects from groin to thigh. Just rub the heck out of them with the pads of your fingers. They will most likely be very tender but, this is a sign they need worked on.
Let me know if this helps.
Namaste'
Doc Kim
In Reply to: Rub the Neuro-lymphatics! posted by Doc Kim on April 08, 2002 at 15:32:58:
Hi Doc Kim,
Would you please explain "the posteriomedial and anteriomedial aspects from groin to thigh" in English please? :o) Thank you....
Namaste`
Joanie
In Reply to: Rub the Neuro-lymphatics! posted by Doc Kim on April 08, 2002 at 15:32:58:
The chiropractor rubs the OUTSIDE of my thighs to stimulate the colon. Is that another reflex point?
In Reply to: Re: Rub the Neuro-lymphatics! posted by Joanie on April 08, 2002 at 16:18:03:
Yes please, Doc Kim. Didnt quite get that myself, but sounds promising.
In Reply to: Re: Severe Constipation - SEVERE - anyone who can help is appreciated posted by S.H.A.P.E. on April 08, 2002 at 11:19:38:
Hi S.H.A.P.E.
Good to see you making an appearance here. Sorry I couldnt remember if it was you or HY that recommended the Fiberblend.
On the bottle, it recommends using a metric spoon. I dont have a metric spoon, but would you say that a heaped teaspoon would be close enough.
I find it a great product, but the taste is highly revolting. So Barbara, be warned. :0)
Oh, S.H.A.P.E., another question, if you take it two days on and two days off, will your bowels work ok on the two days off.
Thanks S.H.A.P.E
Sensual
In Reply to: Rub the Neuro-lymphatics! posted by Doc Kim on April 08, 2002 at 15:32:58:
Hi, Doc Kim
That's what my chiropractor did a few weeks ago when I complained to him about the same thing. Yep, it worked and I stayed at home the remainder of the weekend.
In Reply to: Re: Severe Constipation - SEVERE - anyone who can help is appreciated posted by S.H.A.P.E. on April 08, 2002 at 11:19:38:
Hi again! Could you possibly list the ingredients that are in Fiberblend so that I can see if there is anything in it that I might be allergic to. I'd hate to order it and find out then. Thanks so much!.
In Reply to: Re: Severe Constipation - SEVERE - anyone who can help is appreciated posted by Naya to S.H.A.P.E. on April 08, 2002 at 19:09:27:
Here goes, sweetie.
pysllium husk powder
juglans nigra(Black walnut)seed husk
hibiscus sadbariffa(hibiscus)flower
esquisetum arvense(horsetail)herb
liquorice powder
cascara powder
rosa canina(roships)fruit flesh
avena sativa(oat)stem
cucurbita maxima(Pumpkin)seed
Chondrus crispus(irish moss)whole plant
yucca baccata(yucca)root
passiflora incarnata(passionflower)leaf
althaea officinalis(marshmalow)root
viola odorata(violet)leaf
hamamelis virginiana(witch hazel)leaf
slippery elm bark powder
verbascum thapsus(mullein)leaf
capsicum powder
Contains glucose and sucrose from liquorice. No added sugar or artificial sweetners.
Phew! That was long.....
Sensual
In Reply to: Re: Severe Constipation - SEVERE - anyone who can help is appreciated posted by Sensual To S.H.A.P.E on April 08, 2002 at 18:24:36:
Hi again S.H.A.P.E
I just read Vince F's post and I got to thinking. In your humble opinion,which would be better. Metamucil and mineral oil or Fiberbleand to increase peristalsis.
Thanks knowlegeable one....
In Reply to: Re: Severe Constipation - SEVERE - anyone who can help is appreciated posted by Sensual To Naya on April 08, 2002 at 19:53:07:
Thank you SOOOOO much, you doll! I didn't think there were so many ingredients!!! I think I'll give it a shot anyway. Acutally I'd rather have a shot of something a little stronger, (snicker). Do you use it and does it really work? Does it bloat you? Pleeeaaase, just answr this one more post. You saved S.H.A.P.E. a job. I hope he doesn't post the same thing! I'm going to print it out now. Is there a lot of psyllium, BTW? So many questions, so little time, LOL. Ciao!
In Reply to: Re: Severe Constipation - SEVERE - anyone who can help is appreciated posted by Naya to Sweet Sadie on April 08, 2002 at 20:27:59:
Thats ok, thats what friends are for right.Hmm, sound like Dionne Warwick dont I.(corny!)
Erm, yes, wouldnt we all like something stronger.(Now you've gone and done it, and given me some wicked ideas!) ;-)
What was the question again? You would have thought I had already had "something stronger". LOL.
Oh yeah, It doesnt bloat me. Thing is I only have one meal a day so I only have one teaspoon a day of Fiberblend.You have to give it a couple of days to work. So far it works better for me than plain psyllium husk powder. And that is gross too.
You take the fiberblend twenty mins before meal. You take a metric spoonful. BTW, do you know if a metric spoonful equals a heaped teaspoon. I am waiting on S.H.A.P.E. but seeing you are around maybe you might know.
Also,think of the worst thing you have ever tasted, well, Fiberblend is it. Dont let that put you off, your health is worth more than a few seconds of grossness.
If you have any more questions, I am here for you.
Hope this helps you some
Sensual
In Reply to: Re: Severe Constipation - SEVERE - anyone who can help is appreciated posted by Sweet Sadie to Naya on April 08, 2002 at 20:38:58:
See I forgot something, too busy thinking of erm,stronger things. LOL.
There is 1.272g of psyllium husk powder.
(Sweets for my sweet, and sugar for my honey.) Got a crazy song going through my head right now. All sorts of things running through my head right now. Thanks Sweetie!
Sensually Sane(we hope!)
In Reply to: Re: Severe Constipation - SEVERE - anyone who can help is appreciated posted by Sensual Sweets To Naya on April 08, 2002 at 20:47:01:
That's a lot of psyllium! I don't know if I should take the chance. I usually have a bad reaction to it, but maybe the other stuff helps cancel out the bloating. Did you order it from that phone number all the way from Australia? Oh, yes, metric spoons. I haven''t got a clue, sorry. We'll have to wait on SHAPE. I do that thing with songs all the time. People think I'm nuts. When I used to teach, I used to do it even in class if somebody said something that reminded me of some song lyric. They used to laugh at me, or with me, or sometimes they didn't know the song, which was just too bad for me or for them, I don't know which. Oh well, here I am babbling along. I can't seem to leave the board today. I don't feel like doing the things I'm supposed to be doing. Talk to you soon.
In Reply to: Re: Severe Constipation - SEVERE - anyone who can help is appreciated posted by Naya to Sweets on April 08, 2002 at 20:56:55:
We will have to stop meeting like this! People are going to talk. ;-)
I ordered mine from a local organic fruit & veg. store out here in ozland. The girl at the store raved about this product. I havent been very consistent with it though, so as to its effectiveness, yes, it has worked for me, when I have been disciplined about it. The problem I find is when something tastes yukky, I find it hard to stick to it.
Maybe you will have better self-discipline than me. ;-(
Your partner in crime
Sensual
In Reply to: Re: Severe Constipation - SEVERE - anyone who can help is appreciated posted by Sensual Sweets To Naya on April 08, 2002 at 20:47:01:
Naya(sweets)
Maybe you shouldnt chance it if you are allergic to pysllium. I heard that some people can become allergic to it. Maybe S.H.A.P.E can tell us that. If we use this Fiberblend on regular basis, can it cause an allergy to it and if so, how do you avoid that, as we will be using it regularly.
And how would you know if you become allergic to it?
Thanks....
Sensual
In Reply to: Re: Severe Constipation - SEVERE - anyone who can help is appreciated posted by Sensually Sweet To Naya on April 08, 2002 at 22:34:53:
I'm sure people are already talkin', what with all those epithets you use to describe yourself - such a wicked and naughty girl! But who cares!? As far as self discipline is concerned, I'm either a maniac or a total slouch. Right now I'm in a terrible slouch mode and can't seem to get out of it. HELP! Gotta snap out of it. :-(, too.
In Reply to: Re: Severe Constipation - SEVERE - anyone who can help is appreciated posted by Naya to Sensually Sweet on April 08, 2002 at 23:08:51:
Can you tell I cant get my ass out of here either today? Its addictive, a healthy addiction I hope, I hope.
Erm, well, yes, I am wicked and naughty. And I like it that way. Keeps me interesting,well,to myself anyway.LOL. I am in such a silly mood today. Must have caught it from you, hey.
See ya Cybersurfer.....
In Reply to: Re: Severe Constipation - SEVERE - anyone who can help is appreciated posted by Sensual To Naya S.H.A.P.E. on April 08, 2002 at 23:00:00:
Sadie, hon,
I don't know if you "become" allergic to it, although that happens with other things. I just know that it (the psyllium) can cause bloating. I don't know if this is an allergic response or not. It can also cause choking, which I would think is an allergic response. We shall await the SHAPE's word on this.
In Reply to: Re: Severe Constipation - SEVERE - anyone who can help is appreciated posted by Sensually Sweet To Naya on April 08, 2002 at 23:19:50:
It is 11.20am here. I have to go to work soon. Boo Hoo! And its a perfect day too. I am thinking of going outside and getting on my rebounder. Problem is one of the spring coils snapped when I was on it. Gave me the fright of my life. And its not from my weight ok, its just getting old and tired of the same gal. It needs a change and some variety I think.
Have you been using yours yet? You can bounce real gentle on it and it is still very effective on lymphatic system. Even if you dont feel like bouncing on it, you can sit and gently bounce up and down. I remmeber reading somewhere that it is still beneficial to lymphatic system. It also helps with constipation too.
How is the weather in sunny California? I pine for my old haunts back there. You are one lucky girl to be there!
Sensual
In Reply to: Re: Severe Constipation - SEVERE - anyone who can help is appreciated posted by Sensually Sweet To Naya on April 08, 2002 at 23:19:50:
Is this about severe constipation any more or what?! I was wicked and naughty once myself, - still could be and am, I guess, aside from this stupid illness. Guess you didn't have to work today, wicked one. I have to go eat something real soon or my blood sugar will drop, sugar. Later.
In Reply to: Re: Severe Constipation - SEVERE - anyone who can help is appreciated posted by Sensual To Naya on April 08, 2002 at 23:25:06:
Oh, Wow! I had no idea it was that early. It has been kind of cool and windy and cloudy off and on. I'm waiting for the heat! Where did you live when you were here and when was that? do we even need to email each other? We're gonna get thrown off the board. Last message for tonight. It's 8:30 p.m.
In Reply to: Re: Severe Constipation - SEVERE - anyone who can help is appreciated posted by Naya to Sensual on April 08, 2002 at 23:33:29:
OH, Oh! Just one last thing! thanks for the tips on using the rebounder. I left mine back East three years ago, as i said, so I haven't got one at the moment. as soon as i figure where to put it, i'll get one. Goood night and good morning, or g'day!!! heh, heh!
In Reply to: Re: Severe Constipation - SEVERE - anyone who can help is appreciated posted by Ok on April 08, 2002 at 14:27:35:
I will tell you how I did it
First I drank water, lots of it
I juiced organic vegetables and fruits
And to that I added Yerba Prima psyllium whole husks colon cleanser
When you say severe I understand
I lost 100 pounds plus many other ailments right along with it
I was a size 26 and am now a 12
I also exercised and ate a raw diet Never looked or felt better. That is what worked for me
In Reply to: Rub the Neuro-lymphatics! posted by Doc Kim on April 08, 2002 at 15:32:58:
Thanks, Doc Kim.
Namaste`
Walt
In Reply to: Re: Rub the Neuro-lymphatics! posted by Joanie on April 08, 2002 at 16:18:03:
Hi Joanie,
Thanks for the email!
The medial part of the inside of the thigh would be the part that rubs against the other thigh when walking. Posterior or towards the back from there would be poteriomedial and anterior or towards the front from there would be anteriomedial. Medial means "towards the midline", anterior is front and posterior is back.
I had a typo there, it should read: from groin to knee.
Namaste'
Doc Kim
In Reply to: Your answer is here...look for Chronic Bracing in glossary, archives, etc... posted by labrat on April 08, 2002 at 12:25:36:
Thanks, Labrat.
While I think Doc Kim's suggestions have merit, they can (in my opinion) only be a healthy benefit for the hypotonic bowel and not a permanent solution. I will listen carefully to Doc Kim if he feels differently.
Personally, I believe only dealing with the factors that cause LGS will this get better permanently.
By the way, Barbara, the fiber is just to increase the volume of the stool so as to give the muscles of the hypotonic colon more leverage for moving it along.
Walt
In Reply to: Re: Rub the Neuro-lymphatics! posted by Joanie on April 08, 2002 at 16:18:03:
nmi
In Reply to: Sorry posted by Doc Kim on April 09, 2002 at 08:34:08:
Are you really a doctor or is that just a screen name?
In Reply to: Re: Sorry posted by Miss X To Doc Kim on April 09, 2002 at 08:48:01:
Hi Miss X,
Check the glossary under Dr. Kim.
Doc Kim
In Reply to: Re: Sorry posted by Doc Kim on April 09, 2002 at 08:52:16:
Ok, will do. Cant you just tell me? Ok, Ok, I will do the work then. ;-)
In Reply to: Re: Sorry posted by Miss X to Doc Kim on April 09, 2002 at 08:53:34:
I apologize for making you work. But, Look on the bright side: now your've done your exercise for the day. Doc Kim
In Reply to: Re: Sorry posted by Doc Kim on April 09, 2002 at 09:27:33:
Thanks for that. Geez, I am out of breath after all that, erm, "exercise". Brain work never was my forte.
Namaste
In Reply to: Sorry posted by Doc Kim on April 09, 2002 at 08:34:08:
Hi Doc Kim,
Now I get it (I think). I'll give it a try.
Namaste`
Joanie
In Reply to: Re: Severe Constipation - SEVERE - anyone who can help is appreciated posted by Naya to Sweets on April 08, 2002 at 23:37:25:
You can get a rebounder that folds away so It doesnt take up much leg room. Just a thought for you and your health, sweetie!
In Reply to: Re: Severe Constipation - SEVERE - anyone who can help is appreciated posted by Sensual To Sweet Naya on April 09, 2002 at 19:46:12:
Oh, goody! Thanks, that would solve a big problem since I'm already hurting for more space here. Toodles!
In Reply to: Rebounder posted by Naya to Sweets on April 09, 2002 at 21:46:09:
My rebounder is on its last legs literally. I have to go to the store and get a new one. Only thing I find is that sometimes I get a little bored on it. When you get yours,make sure to play some music whilst on it. That helps a lot to keep you motivated and keep going.
Anyone got any ideas how to keep things interesting on the rebounder???
I know its really good for me, but knowing me I will stop if I dont get some variety into it soon.
Naya:
Sending an email your way now.....
Sweets...
In Reply to: Re: Rebounder posted by Sensual To Naya on April 09, 2002 at 21:50:49:
what do you do now, when rebounding ?? Maybe you should
VF
In Reply to: Rub the Neuro-lymphatics! posted by Doc Kim on April 08, 2002 at 15:32:58:
What causes the lymphatics to not work right?
In Reply to: Re: Rub the Neuro-lymphatics! posted by Reader on April 08, 2002 at 17:42:39:
Yes, it is another neurolymphatic area. Truth is, in practice, I usually do both. My experience has been that the medial aspects have been more effective, but, doing both covers all bases.
Doc Kim
In Reply to: Re: Rub the Neuro-lymphatics!(to doc kim)Causes posted by Denise on April 10, 2002 at 08:44:26:
HI Denise,
If a person has a structural strain from subluxations, poor postural habits, occupational strains, etc., a specific muscle or muscle group may be making excessive effort for corrction or maintenance of posture. Chemical stress, influencing the liver, adrenals, bowel, etc., will also activate associated NL reflexes; they will continue to return until the chemical stress has been removed. It may require a change in diet or medication, or removal of environmental toxins.
Likewise,The mental side of the health triad can influence many NL reflexes. The most common clinical entity is relative adrenal insufficiency as a result of emotional stress (BRACING!).
Many active NL reflexes indicate a systemic involvement in the lymphatic system. Dehydration is one of the most common reasons for NL reflex involvement. Lack of water is probably the most common nutritional deficency.
Namaste',
Doc Kim
In Reply to: Re: Rebounder posted by Sensual To Naya on April 09, 2002 at 21:50:49:
Hi - I agree with Vince about doing different things so you don't get bored. I either watch a TV show or listen to some music with a good beat, not too fast in my case. The music ("You Can Dance" CD by Madonna) has a perfect beat in my opinion. And, remember, you can do it several times a day for 5 minutes - any amount helps. Raisa
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Re: Severe Constipation - SEVERE - anyone who can help is appreciated
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Rebounder
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Re: Rebounder
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Re: Rebounder
Posted by Vince F on April 10, 2002 at 00:38:04:
try doing something different like listening to music or
trying to think about something or nothing or something
different than you normally do.
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Re: Rub the Neuro-lymphatics!(to doc kim)Causes
Posted by Denise on April 10, 2002 at 08:44:26:
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Re: Rub the Neuro-lymphatics!
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