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Old Mar 27, 2006, 09:42 PM
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I was just wondering if your body is used to laxative abuse, when you stop using...what would happen? I have cut back some, but am nervous that I will bloat up once I completely quite (which I am going to...soon!)??

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Hi again Namaste...it's good to see you heading towards the peace your s/n implies. Here are some things I found for you. ...remember to drink plenty of water to help ward off bloating (I know it sounds backwards, but it works.)

"How to Stop Abusing Laxatives
People who abuse laxatives often find themselves in a no-win situation. They use laxatives to "feel thin," which is an immediate, positive result. Eventually, however, the exact opposite occurs. They find themselves "feeling fat" from excessive water retention—a delayed, negative result. Here are some steps to stop abusing laxatives:

1. Stop taking laxatives right now, and do not take any more unless your physician instructs you to do so. Remember that stimulant-type laxatives are especially harmful to the body (see the reverse side).

2. Drink at least 6 to 10 cups of water (and decaffeinated beverages—not caffeinated beverages because they act like a diuretic, promoting loss of fluid) a day. Restricting your fluid intake at this time promotes dehydration and only worsens the constipation.

3. Including some physical activity in your regular daily pattern can also help to regulate your bowel function, although you should discuss the intensity and type of activity first with your health care provider or therapist. Too much or too vigorous exercise can worsen constipation, due to the effects on your metabolism and fluid balance.

4. Eat regularly. It is important that you spread the amount of food recommended to you on your meal plan across at least 3 meals a day, and to eat these meals at regular intervals.

5. Eat more foods that promote normal bowel movements. The healthiest dietary approach to promoting normal bowel function is to eat more whole-grain breads, cereals, and crackers and wheat bran or foods with wheat bran added. This dietary approach should be done in tandem with drinking more fluids. Vegetables and fruits also contribute to normal bowel function. Prunes and prune juice are not recommended because the ingredient in prunes that promotes bowel movements is actually an irritant laxative, and long-term use of prunes and prune juice can result in the same problem as long-term use of laxatives.

6. Write down the frequency of your bowel movements on a sheet of paper. If you are constipated for more than 3 days, call your physician, dietitian, or psychotherapist."



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Old Mar 28, 2006, 09:17 PM
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Oh thank you soo much for helping me out with that!! I actually didn't take any today...and my stomach is yelling at me, and maybe thanking me at the same time Laxatives That is now one more step crossed off on my list to recovery Laxatives Thanks again, that was really sweet! <font color="brown"> </font>
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