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I did use it and OMG! I wasn't prepared for what happened! Haha, so sudden and urgent! lol

Sorry about the topic but need help.. have always, well usually been regular but had painkillers for a knee injury and got constipated. Pharmacy recommended Lactulose and have had 15 to 20ml each day for three days and because its not worked had 20ml twice today and all I have had is wind...

Sorry for this but I'm 3 weeks into a low carb Dukan diet and getting more and more "sluggish", tried more finer and juices but still getting little movement! lol I'm a fairly new Mum and working to get my old bikini figure back! I have used occasional laxatives in the past but worry about...

I'm home now, came home at lunchtime but OMG.. been ok at home but it started when I was still at work!!! :eek:

LOL, Thats funny! Can't stop will be quite an experience! lol, better load my Kindle! LOL, its been over 40 mins, still no gurgles or grumbles! looks like I may make it home OK

Not the normal topic but scheduled to have some tests tomorrow! why on a weekend!!! I have suspected polyps, hope not but having the tests anyhow to be sure! I have been given these two sachets of Picolax I have to start taking this morning, one this morning and one 6 hours later.. It is...

Hiya How often do you do slimatee and how long does it take to work and how long do effects last? Janice

I'm curious, as often get bunged up myself, I'm told Lactulose is a safer laxative option.. How much did you have to take to get the loose effect? Sorry for the direct question. Thanks Janice

Oh Sally.. ROFL!! :D Sorry about the indignity but so funny! I had something very similar happen when I was using Slimatee.. but worse, I was out shopping!! J

Nix, I have had exactly the same experience but after 4 Dulcolax Perles, that was about a year ago.. talk about emergency! I was caught short at work and then on the way home.. can't tell you what my poor husband witnessed when i was banging on the front door to be let in! LOL .. blush

Did you get sorted out with the bunged up problem? :) Milk of Magnesia is fab for a quick fix!! Jan

HaHaHa yes I know the leap out of bed feeling!..lol When its like that I usually get a few repeat visits later too!

The tea can creep up on you and ambush you sometimes, it usually works about 20 mins after you eat a meal!! There are bugs doing the rounds too but if it was really urgent?? it was most likely the tea, you get an urge then if you try to ignore it its nearly too late! LOL :eek:

Oh poor you!! I think there is a bug doing the rounds, had exactly the same thing a couple of weeks ago and loads of my clients have been the same over that last month or so.. Agree on the bathroom time too!! It hit me at work so getting home without mishap was a bit of a challenge!! Not...

Ha ha ha, thats the girl! love your perspective!! all that hard work is paying off then! and for me this week, looks like a couple of pounds down nearly if it stays off to Wednesday weighin will be fab! The tea is still wonderful!!

Oh how wonderful!!! lucky you, he needs rewarding for that observation and positive comment!! :-)

Reaches for the Slimatee... ;)

So funny!!!! There's temptation really taking advantage of you! :D

Well done you! Must be great to feel you made the effort even especially as you were undecided!! :)

Really hope your WI went well and you showed progress, its all worth it!!! :)

Close to a toilet??..LOL, sounds ominous... I may be out later at my sisters, hope it dosn't happen there!! :eek: or worse in the car!.. LOL

I see a few posts about Slimatee, I have the sluggish digestion problem too, could do with something today, could I drink it and get some relief later if I get some, it sounds like its good?? I'm working tomorrow so wanted a quick fix today.. could it help?

You are simply wonderful, you look fantastic and the new life just glows out of your eyes..how lucky are you and all that hard work paying off!!

Your journey is similar to mine and I feel so inspired by your progress, I have wanted to post photo's but so embarrassed, you have given me confidence, thank you!

Awesome progress and total thinspiration, I think you are a goddess achieving what you have!

Thanks for the friendship add Jenna, really sweet of you.. LoL ha ha yes won't make that mistake again! totally embarrassing if you know what I mean.. can happen to anyone i suppose, getting caught short is part of life!.. LOL

Don't take normal Dulcolax whatever you do, those tablets are guaranteed agony! The Perles work well but Lactulose is a non cramping best fix in my experience :)

What fun though :-)

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Agreed on weighing, its easy to overload just when you system is getting used to the regime..

I have lost 5 pounds so far this week but sadly much of that down to a tummy bug! :-(

LoL Mandy, Sorry, it wasn't meant to go this way! I've had a week of it! LOL Hurrah and whoop whoop for the lost pounds this week though! Whats your tale Mandy? LOL

No way I can suffer not going, the bloated feeling is too awful, makes me feel so uncomfortable Good that you plan a day for it to work, wish I had thought of the effects first time i used them and not taken them in the morning before going out for the day! Cost me a few dignity points that...

Well done!, I keep falling off the wagon too!, this is my 4th time on Camb..

Do you find that the "Perles" give you really sudden urgent urges when it works too?

You just made me chuckle too! Agreed, the loo thing is almost like a reward!..lol, just so long as you are close enough to a loo when you get an emergency!.. had a time or two when i wasn't.. !:eek:LOL Lactulose is actually the best for this kind of problem because it isn't absorbed by the...

Stay positive, I have been on and off a few times myself and you feel like nothing is working, then suddenly you start to get rewarding results.

Positive side is I feel thin after the last two days..lol

Oh I tried those bars too, a friend got me a pack..they are so yummy!! LOL Lucky you having flexible working! I'm a stylist, so have to be in the salon 8 hours a day usually! love my work though but no way I could stand in the salon with an upset tum.. too much embarrassment potential! LOL...

You sound like you need to maybe have more water, you may be dehydrated if you are getting headaches, you desreve a break on your holiday, don't be disheartened we all need a break!

I so totally miss my friday night Chinese!, and tomorrow is Friday... need to find something to substitute.. any ideas??

Yes, same things then, wierd that you get cramps with them, I don't.. how many have you taken at a time? My week has been a nightmare actually but great from WI point of view, I've been off work two days with the "tummy bug'! so no need for Dulcolax this week! LOL How are you doing?

I like silver spoon too, its the closest I have found to sugar in taste terms and dosn't have the horrid aftertaste.

I heard it is good too, whats more milk of magnesia, also a laxative is great for oily skin as a face pack, conditioner! try it! It's fab!

LOL, suppose it is a bit TMI but its something we all suffer! Makes for amusing conversation with friends sometimes! LOL Actually you don't get cramps with Dulcolax Pico Perles, they are so different! Tiny little gel capsules in a pretty little glass bottle, great to keep in you bag. They do...

Oh agreed on Dulcolax, I had 4 Dulcolax Pico Perles one time, thinking the maximum dose would be best to start.. OMG! Talk about swiftly! not to mention URGENT! LOL

I was recommended Lactulose solution, it's available over the counter at any chemist or big supermarket. Its a non stimulant type laxative, not absorbed by the body but draws fluid into the colon to soften and ease, its very gentle, and can be taken over long periods. Too much fibre can...

I'm back into week 3 on Cambridge, had a few successes with other diets in the past. Trouble is the old "regularity" issue, tries upping water and some fiber / fruits, in fact everything this last weekend and still nothing for three days now. I'm back to work tomorrow so wanted a quick fix...

Sorry for the off topic but suffering a big change in bathroom habits! I have been making good progress apart from periodic lack of need to use the bathroom issues, which I have generally fixed with fluids fibre and an occasional laxative...usually Dulcolax Perles. This week has been a bit of...

Oh Jen, Sorry you had this, actually I had a very similar experience for a while too, thought I had a bug but stopped the packs and it eased off. I was that bad I had to call in sick two days for fear of "accidents" at work...was bad enough at home! :eek: LoL

Felicity..LoL I wish I had consulted you before I took Movicol and then in haste when it didn't work immediately took Milk of Magnesia the next day... I had exactly the effects you describe including the "liquid=no warning".. :eek: Was in Tesco and had to drop everything and RUN!.. I can add...

Hi Kim, Poor you thats horrid, I'm sure you can get help with that. I thnk the change in diet has different effects on everyone. Try Colpermin, it's over the counter and basically a form of peppermint based digestive supplement, it sooths and smooths the bowel lining and eases that horrid IBS...

Hi again Mummypig, how was your day?

Congratulations on the start! I'm just a week ahead of you, I can see from allot of posts that constipation can be an issue but if your water intake is high that should help you. I think I just panicked and then was overzealous with the laxatives, hence my mishap!..lol

Its not bad at all, just had a few little teething troubles, actually I feel loads better this week. When did you start?, everything OK so far?

Agreed Milk of Mag works really fast, its fab!

Milk of Magnesia always!

Hello Sally, Just saw your post, actually I just had great results from MoM, see my post today, don't combine it with other laxatives though!

Happy New Year Claire and thanks for caring x

Hi Claire, Thanks for asking, well all sorted at last, and back to normal'ish..LoL This is a bit TMI so be warned ... The Movicol on Friday didn't give any results apart from more wind.. :sigh: On Saturday I decided to try something different and resorted to getting some of my Mum's old...

OK, I won't worry, I'm sure I will be fine, feels like its working anyhow... Just didn't fancy having an accident , had that happen once when I ate too many unwashed plums abroad! LoL, had hardly any control!..lol, the things we wish for! LoL.

LoL Claire, its not your dignity at stake..lol I'm out for a couple of hours, but really got the gurgles but not able to go yet, trouble is I won't be near a loo for the next 3 hours or so.. is there any urgency when it works? Soz..TMI :sigh:

I think i may be getting some effects already, I took three sachets at lunchtime, Really got gurgles now but no need to "Go" feelings yet. I need to go out, I won't get caught short will I??..:eek:..scared now..LoL,

Thanks Peach, sweet of you, Claire also offered advice, have got some bloating and wind now, maybe signs of it working? Is there any likelyhood I could have the runs?, I'm sure I will be OK being able to wait if it starts?, its supposed to be mild? Thanks Janice I need to go out in an hour...

Hi Peach, have had a few recommendations for Movicol so got some today as had real issues since the weekend.:mad: It says you can take up to 3 sachets a day so I took 3 this afternoon, someone else said tat would work for a quick fix, from you experience will that work well?? :confused: So...

Mirjam, his post totally made me ROFL.. brave to share!, was browsing posts for constipation cure recommendations, this can't be a better one!..lol, at least what you had was effective. ;) I would rather be too "loose" than what I have any day!, that happened to me one time after eating too...

Thanks Claire, its such an embarrassing topic, sorry.. I'm going to just get some and take it, I'm sure I'll be ok come what may, always prided myself on my bowel control at the worst of times.. LoL. just seeking blessed relief...lol, Thanx again

Thanks Claire, just google the Movicol, says 1 to 3 sachets a day so definately getting some this morning!! I'm at home today but do need to go out for later this afternoon, will I be ok when it works or do I really need to be at home all the time?, what I mean is how urgent can it be..;) lol...

Don't fancy Senokot, they cramp you I hear, not keen on even more discomfort!..lol A good flush out appeals..lol, think I will get some today then from tesco pharmacy, If I take 3 like you did, how quickly will it work, thinking about where I may need to be!... :eek:

Yes I'm trying to drink plenty of water, keeping hydrated is so important, I've tried fibre supplements in the past but they bloated me for some reason so prefer not to use them.. Movicol?, is it over the counter?, how does it work?

Oh and I started Boxing Day too!!!, no leftover fry=up for me!..lol

I'm just under 11st and want to be 9 to 9.5 st by summer, what about you Clare? By the way, how has your stomach been, I'm finding I have been a bit bunged up..TMI not sure what to do about it.

Hi Clare, I'm Janice and thanks :) I've tried Atkins and other low carb attempts with varying degree's. Hoping this will work as its a more rigid program. How long have you been on it?

I'm new too, just started a week ago, struggling a little with the change in diet but determined!!!

Week Two for me! I just started too, week two nearly, and what a time to starte, right after Xmas!, lets track progress..good luck!