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Been away so just saw this.. lol Yes I know its a laxative NOW! But didn't when I took it! haha, I'm slightly LI too so can empathise! x

Thanks Cherry Cola... can happen to the best of us! LOL

This is definately TMI but I had to share for the comedy value my sister got from this, she said post it! Just had a lovely weekend visiting my parents with DD and DH, My mum is a fab cook but for some reason since my birth I'm so sensitive to some foods, I get awful reflux and indigestion...

Been there Citylady! Last time was when I accidently OD'd on Milk of Magnesia when I didn't realise it was a (very effective) laxative LOL :eek:

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Carol, You may actually be constipated and have "overflow", I had that once with CWP after I hadn't been properly for a about a week... fiber should help. Sall

Been there too... RUN!..

Hi Passionflower, As Trinni said it is VERY EFFECTIVE! can attest to its "powers"..lol :eek: It tastes not bad, bit of a fennel type taste, hint of liquorice and not bitter, I like it! Beware, when it wants to work on you, don't ignore the urges first time, you may not resist the second...

Oh Laura... I had no idea how much damage those little sweets could do! :eek: Was kind of expecting some "side effects" but OMG! Gurgles, crampy bloated feelings then wind ...and then like uncontrollable wind, then...well...whoops and whoosh!... and again, and again! LOL, no need to buy...

I ordered some, they came today, they are so yummy...and just too moorish!!! intended just to have a couple...I think I must have had about 10 now, hope thats not an overdose!..lol :eek:

Thanks Girls, I'm sure its the same bug everyone else I know has had, its just a bit on the eeek side as peggy said. Awful when you feel you have little control over whats happening! :eek: Especially when its in the toilet department!..LoL I'll be ok, its just a bit embarrasing when it happens!

Sounds like "the bug" Gafia... do you still have the runs today?, it lasts about 3 to 6 days by account! :sigh: Like mild tummy cramps and urgent (read VERY) sudden rushes?

I think you must have had this tummy bug then, the fact that you have Gastritis probably masked it, also that you have had it for a few days seems likely too. I had it a couple of weeks ago and had the runs on and off for about a week but worst the first 4 days, didn't dare go far!!!! :eek: LoL

Poor you, I do hope you feel better, I did have some minor issues on Cambridge when I tried it a couple of years ago but nothing too "inconvenient" :sigh: Maybe you have a bug?, everyone I work with including me has had this thing in the last couple of weeks, have you got cramps with it?, like...

Sent you a pm Trini

LoL, Funny after the even but never at the time... At least you made it home! Thought I had bu not quite!..OMG!..LoL :8855:

I would ease off a bit yes!..Caught short on the way home?? OMG! That happened to me, had two cups one night and then another in the morning.. Was walking back to work after a salad in Cafe Nero near work and had one of those OH NO moments, talk about clench and prey!...lol :wave_cry: Lost...

Careful with that Slimatee, had a few OMG moments when I had more than one cup in a day!!! :eek:

Being prepared helps, as does having some experiences, glad you got sorted anyhow! Always best to catch these things before they become a problem! :-) What dose did you try as a matter of interest?? Sal xxx

Hi Nicci, Yes Lactulose is fine, nothing is absorbed so it can't havve any effect on Ketosis. It can take a few days to have an effect or if like me you want to get back on track, take 3 or 4 tablespoons and the it will give a result in 3 or 4 hours. After that you can have a maintenance dose...

Poor you Claire, sounds like everything worked at once. Please try to drink plenty of water, probably have something like toast too.

Poor you, so sorry you are still having problems!!, Milk of Magnesia and Prune Juice definately the combination will make things loads easier, 3 tablespoons of milk of magnesia and a good large glass of prune juice, drink some water too, promise you will go within two hours, maybe less. :)...

Dulcoease may work for you but its certainly not a quick fix, they can take a couple of days. I agree with Pheonix, Dulcolax Pico Perles, any large Tesco Pharmacy has them on the shelf or over the counter. Small bottle, tiny gel capsules and yes the dose of 4 works perfectly if you have...

Hi Lucysmommy, Prune Juice definately works, best taken with some milk of magnesia, two or three tablespoons and a half pint of juice, will deliver some relief in an hour or two. If that fails which is unlikely, try Dulcolax Pico Perles, they are magic! Sal

Agreed on Dulcolax Perles, I have used them a few times too, probably the best thing I have taken! I take three usually, once took four and had what can only be described as a VERY embarrassing emergency! They worked faster and more effectively than I had imagined and not in a convenient...

Oh Slimatee..I used that myself last year, made the mistake of having a cup at night and one in the morning, was so badly caught short just after lunch at work I had to call my mum to give me a lift home as the train just wasn't an option!!!! Perles for me! So embarrassing...TMI!..lol

Fantastic, well done you! must be delighted!! So pleased for you...

Fab thread, poo and spots what could be better!! ;-) For the regularity question for me its good old Milk of Magnesia... liven's up the even the most sluggish system and no cramps or discomfort that you get from those horrid stimulent laxatives! You can get sorted with a good dose of Milk of...

Sent you a PM Shelly

Careful, there will be a queue for your magic solution!!, most of us prey for that problem!..lol :eek: Maybe you have a bug?, there have been a few of that sort of tummy bugs doing the rounds, some of my hairdressing clients had it, and I had it during Xmas..

Definately Dulcolax Perles, tiny little gel balls, and really work well. I was bunged up and bloated like you too, I took 2 perles first time and nothing!! I found that I need 4 if it's been a few days, but definately no cramps, they can work any time from about six hours after taking but...

Definately Milk of Magnesia, works in less than two hours, just take two and half capfulls!.., or if you really want a result, a large glass or warmed prune juice together with a couple of capfulls of Milk of Magnesia. You may be a bit "loose" for an hour or two but it works! better than...

Getting the feeling I will go this evening!, worried about during the night now!!! just in case I don't wake in time or something.. Oh dear...lol

OMG Really??? :eek: Scared now, does it keep working then? Getting a few "windy" moments already, and a few kind of rumbly feelings low down? How quick did it work and how long were the effects?? Thanx Sally

Thanks Leeanne!, What a topic!..lol I just got a big bottle from the local chemist, seems like a runny treacle..lol, Took your example and just had 4 big tablespoons in a big glass of water, fancied a faster result! Hope for quick results before bedtime!, Am I likely to have the runs?, just...

Sorry you don't feel great Leanne, let me know when you can...was it the lactulose gave you the runs?, don't mind if it does?

Hi Leeane, Was looking for advise on Lactulose, been really bunged up myself the last three days and it's always mentioned as a safe option. Excuse me asking but how much should I take for a quickish result?, seems something worked for you thank goodness... Thanks Sal

Hello, Was looking at posts on Movicol, looks like a good option, You say twice a day?, how many sachets to get a result of a clear out.. Excuse the TMI but its been three days and looking for a quickish fix, not keen on Senokot and Dulcolax due to cramps :-( Any advise appreciated.. Sal

So funny! Awwww, been there!

Agreed, try Dulcolax Pico Perles, they are fantastic for that, 3 or 4 first time if you want to re-set your clock..if you get the meaning. Good luck Sal

Yay for you indeed!! wonderful achievement!! you can celebrate a little later but not too much!!! Hugs for you x

Fantastic Frances... amazing what a difference it makes to get "going " again, happy you were comfortable with them, I had to experiment a bit to find these too! Probably taking 3 would have got it all over with earlier, sorry you had a 3am "call"..lol ;) hope it wasn't too much of a rude...

Good thanks Claire, hairdressing keeps me on my feet, just need to spend more time running around to burn calories.. Sounds like you have had your share of running this week! :eek:..lol, no need for Perles this weekend! lol I had a bug like that about two weeks ago, think my daughter gave it...

Frances!, fantastic, so the Perles worked?? Goodness 6lbs!!!...lol :), Told you they were good!!! Were they ok for you? all done now? TMI..lol Well done you, hope you feel better!!!

Oh well, hopefully you'll get sorted..really hope so Frances, there is always tomorrow!!..lol poor you not being well on holiday what was wrong?

Ohh, well you are well within safety margins, if you want to get it over with before bedtime probably better to have a another one or even 2, especially if its been more than a couple of days without any movement! :sigh: That's my experience anyhow, otherwise you may get woken in the...

Depends what you took yesterday?, plenty of time between the two to be ok I'm sure. An explosion is often what I aim for..lol, you know they have done their job then!!, 2 is a VERY safe option, may need another dose tomorrow..3 ok too, and 4 if you want a result this evening..lol

Lol, you're worse than me but good advise, been there in the past!..lol :eek:

Hi Frances, yes Banana's can bung you up, or even take you the other way but it could be those that contribute. I'm bad and have dried apricots sometimes as a treat they can help but then they make my IBS worse!..lol You going to try the Perles?

Claire, you are an inspiration..netball!!, wow, I should try to push myself to do something like that again! How has your week been?

Scales can do that, I think they have a built in random humour mode!!.. grrrr Where you off for your hols? Did you get the Perles? Sal

Well done Frances!, seems there are some things you can get in RoI!!! :-)

Well nice to meet you anyhow, lots of good things out there that not all of us know about..lol x

LOL Frances...hehehe, well what can you say, its what they do right?!!..lol :8855: They are good though!, 3 or 4 perles taken even during the day work in 5 or 6 hours so quick too! 4 for a fairly quick event..lol Good luck!, you gotta laugh!, otherwise the embarrassment would be just too...

Hi Liz, The "perles" are Dulcolax Pico Perles, can get them OTC anywhere, Boots Tesco etc, just a newer laxative, really good!! If its bloating, have you tried Colpermin, kind of blue peppermint tablets, also from Boots or tesco, they are good at smoothing out the bowel, can help with bloating...

Goodmorning Its Curry this week then for my special treat, don't feel so bad now this week..... Oh dear Claire, you're almost off the wagon with that much fat content!!!..lol Your pic is lovely BTW, so jealous!!! you look stunning, not far to go girl! :)

Oh Quiche...temptress, I love quiche!, not had that thought in a while!, naughtier than a Friday curry..almost! :-)

Tried the pills... oooohhh... run! The Perles just are more gentle but every bit as effective, just different ingredient and effect, they work well without the cramps!...lol :) No more pills! :eek: hugz Sal

What day is your WI day then Claire?, mine is usually a Thursday.. Yes agreed a bit of a cleanse certainly makes a difference to your WI!..lol Try a dose of 3 or 4 , see how you go, I find that 2 is not enough to move anything and 3 sometimes dosn't give the result I need either!..lol :(...

Claire, Cool to chat today, be great to compare IBS triggers etc, let me know how you do with the tummy pills I mentioned. Hugz :)

Welcome Claire, Always happy to help! Give them a go.. if you fancy nattering about IBS and what works etc, happy to chat. :-) Cheers Sal

Claire, Know that feeling!! :8855: The Dulcolax Perles are brill!, dosage is 2 to 4 of these tiny little gel capsules, I take 3 or 4 but only at weekends! Sometimes running fast isn't quite fast enough!!! especially if you don't get much warning! LoL .. echo your waterfall comment...

Dulcolax Claire, I so feel your pain, I get mild IBS too and the bloating can make a change in dress size! On the Dulcolax front, I use the Dulcolax Perles, bit less violent than the tablets but OMG the gurgle and run experience! Had the odd mishap getting there in time..:eek::sick0019...

Perles are fine, I use them too, much gentler than the regular Dulcolax tablets, I take 3 or 4 usually

Hi Claudia Hope it worked ok, if not try Dulcolax Pico Perles, they are magic! No cramps and relief in about 6 hours if you take the higher recommended dose of 3 or 4.. good luck!

Try Dulcolax Pico Perles Hi Juju, There are several Dulcolax products, the Dulcolax Pico Perles are the most recent and also designed to not give you cramps like other stimulent laxatives. They are tiny clear gel capsules and the label says take between two and four, they really are fab. I...

Been having issues going for the last week or so, in fact on and off for the last month! A friend said Milk of Magnesia for a good result without cramping or urgency! I took the recommended laxative dose last night but nothing this morning apart from a lttle gas!.. I have taken another...

Been having issues going for the last week or so, in fact on and off for the last month! A friend said Milk of Magnesia for a good result without cramping or urgency! I took the recommended laxative dose last night but nothing this morning apart from a lttle gas!.. I have taken another...

Try Dulcolax Perles Try Dulcolax Perles, any large supermarket chemist will stock it, the great thing about the Dulcolax Perles is that they do not cause cramps in my experience, they just loosen, nothing in them to knock you out of Ketosis either The dose on the pack is between 2 and 4 tiny...

Dulcolax Perles Just a question, did they work well for you. Thanks from a fellow sufferer Sally

Dulcolax perles!!, OMG I once took the recommended 4 perles dose...had such an embarrassing incident!!! :sick0019:

Girls, "Dulcolax Perles", not the normal nightmare cramps Dulcolax, the Perles have Sodium Picosulfate which works more as an osmotic laxative, draws water into the intestine so kind of liquifies, gives a good healthy "urge" too. They are brill! Don't take them during the day though, you might...

Well Done!! So sorry you had a painfull experience!, the full dose of Perles would have eliminated that one! If I were you I would have 2 or probably 3 more Perles just to loosen things and then try to drink more water and maybe get a fibre supplement or maybe even a big glass of warm prune...

Poor you! I so feel for you, poor thing! 4 would have worked for sure, its the big dose effect, not sure how the cumulative thing will work, the effects of last nights have most likely dissapated, I would try 3 or 4 this morning, you won't be dissapointed!. Good luck!!

Lol..what an image! You may be better getting it over with this evening though, saves embarrassment in the morning! try taking them between 5 and 6, you'll be safe until you get home then! They will work!!! and when they do its run!!!! but they are really good!

If you have the "hard" type issues (TMI) try the full dose of 4 capsules to loosen so to speak. They will have a bit of a liquifying effect so be near a loo about 5 or 6 hours after taking them or you could regret it! Been there! :argh:

Dulcolax perles They are so pretty!, and really quite potent too!, though don't cause cramping!! Have you taken any yet?

Dulcolax Perles Try Dulcolax Perles, they'll have them in your local chemist, the regular Dulcolax can cause that horrid cramping, as can Senna, the Perles are much more osmotic than stimulant. They are tiny little gel capsules, the dose is 2 to 4 and they work quite quickly too, withing 5 or...

Oh Emmi, nightmare!!!, not good at all, you could have ended up with a fissure!..so horrid, poor you! Definately use the Dulcolax Perles, non habit forming and definately will liquify even the most stubborn blockage! Aparently it's the same basic drug used in the things used to clear the...

I'm glad you got sorted out, nothing worse than being bunged up, much prefer to be the other way!..lol if it happens again, try Dulcolax Perles they are totally the best thing I have tried and they are guaranteed to work.. Did the tablets give you the runs at all? Sal x

Oh Emmi!, 3 tablets?? surprised you didn't turn inside out! They make me cramp so badly don't use them any more after a nightmare I had at work after taking them..just too embarrassing! Sal x

Emmi did you use Dulcolax Tabs or Perles?, how many did you take? Sal

Emmi, definately try Dulcolax Perles, tiny gel capsules, they will work, no cramps either just results, the dose is between 2 and 4 capsules on the bottle, take 3 or 4 if you are badly bunged up..takes about 6 hours if taken in the daytime. Or 10 to 12 overnight. If you take them in the day be...

Some recent activity on Minimins remainded me of a totally embarrassing incident that happened to me when I was only a bit younger than I am now...felt I had to share. During the winter, I tend to go for stodgy comfort foods, and my diet goes out the window. This combined with my monthly cycle...

Dulcolax Perles Actually if you took the Dulcolax Perles?, two is a low dose so I can understand why they had a slight effect. The label states 2 to 4 capsules as a single daily dose. Dulcolax Perles have Sodium Picosulphate which is osmotic whilst Dulcolax tablets have Bisocodyl which is...

Been having issues "going" all week and in desperation went to the chemist on the way to work this morning.. Just got a tiny bottle of Dulcolax Perles from a very helpful pharmaicist who said they are new and gentler than the regular Dulcolax..didn't think to ask details beyond that I've...

Well been trying everything to stay regular, more water, and more fibre but had to resort to a trip to the chemist on the way to work today to get advise on a remedy for a one off fix.. The helpful pharmacist recommended Dulcolax Perles, she said they don't cause cramps like the regular...

I heard from a previous post that its ok to use milk of magnesia, I've had awful indigestion (like acid) on and off since cutting carbs, have been drinking more fruit juice though. I have tried to be careful but yesterday I accidently overdid the MoM, just taking sips at work, well!!.. Stuck in...

Dulcolax perles Dulcolax Perles are the best, they are tiny gel capsules, don't make you cramp, and the dose is two to four capsules before bed, don't take more that three!!!, they liquify to say the least..lol

Dulcolax Perles!! Try Dulcolax Perles, different from the regular ones and really do not cramp, they just draw (lots of) fluid into the bowel. They are tiny little gel capsules, instructions say you can take 2 to 4 depending on your needs, I took 3 at bedtime and they worked about 15 minutes...

Oh dear!!!..lol Don't worry, it happens to lots of us when going through diet changes.. Lucky you were at home, I had a few too many sugar free gummy bears about a year ago and had that happen whilst out on a walk!!..lol My DH gave me his sweatshirt to tie around my waist so I could get back...