I am 20 years old and am having major GI problems, it seems. I will be able to consult a doctor when I visit home in a couple weeks but I'm terribly upset about this and need to know if there's a way I can aliviate my symptoms until then.
I am suffering from horrible water retention, constipation, bloating and have gained about 10 pounds which is a significant amount considering I'm usually very thin.
I eat correctly, count my carbs, protein, dietary fiber and calories. I'm ALWAYS at the gym doing very intense work outs. I have never had a problem with weight because I am naturally about 112lbs without much exercise and find it very strange that within the past couple months I have shot up to 125 (some days) and am having all these GI problems with my daily aerobic kickboxing and weight training while I've been paying attention to my diet.
Now, I know muscle weighs more than fat, but I know that's not it. Lets put it this way- none of my clothes fit, not in the slightest bit Hi
Magnesium and Vitamin C are surefire remedies and, unlike laxatives, they'll actually replace nutrients that are probably missing from your diet.
I use a combo of magnesium and potassium aspartate in capsule form along with Ester C with bioflavinoids.
Magnesium citrate is another one of the more digestible forms of magnesium; and other forms of Vitamin C, such as ascorbic acid and sodium ascorbate, will also work just fine.
Start slowly by taking 500mg of Vitamin C with 300-600mg of magnesium with a glass of water at bedtime. You may notice more urgency to move your bowels in the morning. If not, or if you only notice a slight improvement, try adding Vitamin C in 500mg or 1000mg increments and/or add another magnesium capsule to the regimen the next night.
I sometimes have to go up to 3000mg Vitamin C to see a difference, so be patient. If you're willing to deal with the chance of loose bowels for a half a day, then you can increase your dosage more quickly.
Pay close attention to what your body is telling you and adjust accordingly.
Both nutrients also have the added benefit of being calming and should help you sleep.
Other things that might help, include: increasing your water and electrolytes when you sweat a lot; increasing the dark green vegetables in your diet; reducing non-wholegrain products and high glycemic foods; and giving yourself more time and patience to move your bowels.
If these suggestions don't help, you might look into whether you have celiac disease and need to follow a gluten-free diet.
Hope this helps! Aside from waiting to talk to your doctor, you could try a few things. Adding fiber can help, as can a good enzyme complex and/or probiotics.
The main problem is that there are a few things that can cause constipation, bloating, and water retention. It could be partially due to improper digestion (in which case enzymes would help to break down the foods you aren't digesting well enough), not enough fiber ("counting carbs" may not allot for enough fiber, and part of that may also depend on which enzymes are in your stomach), improper intestinal flora (which would be the probiotics, the good bacteria in your intestines that help the absorption of nutrients among other things), or maybe just not enough water (if you are sweating out and using up more water than you are taking in, the constipation could be from dehydration).
Your doctor (assuming he's good enough that he doesn't want to just throw some drugs at you) should be able to evaluate what's happening and suggest one of those three to help things flow smoother. If nothing else, try adding any or all of the things that I mentioned, as none of them would negatively impact your diet/exercise regiment when taken properly (the fiber may impact your diet if you just eat chips or crackers, but if you take an insoluble fiber, it shouldn't impact it negatively at all).
In any case, good luck, and I hope you find speedy relief... I know how painful and annoying that can be. add coffee and grapefruit juice to your diet
both are double diuretics
and follow up with your doctor Well if you have a high fiber intake that should have relieved some of those symptoms. You may have a bowel blockage or colitis, I would definatly go and see your doc asap and get it checked out. Drink some prune juice, or eat some prunes--dried fruit in general help. My stepdad says when he eats chocolate it helps him go, but I don't know it that'll work for you. Have you tried laxatives? Or maybe something like metamucil until you can talk to you doctor. I would definitely talk to your doctor, but I know since my dietary planner recommended I start taking iFlora (a probiotic) my GI routines have settled out very nicely, for the most part. Might want to check into it. Try doing an intestinal flush, using laxitives can help sounds like you need to drink water...lots of water....like at least a gallon a day......my co workers got these recordings, from independent achievement productions and one of them has to do with desiring more water.....those that have listened have quit the diet sodas...and are drinking water like it's going out of style!....they even have downloads, so it might be something to consider. good luck Chronic constipation is a condition that is hard to pin down because there is no absolute number that represents how many days should pass in between movements. Colon cleansers are an excellent way to clear away blockages and clean the gastrointestinal tract. Be sure to use colon cleansers made with all natural ingredients as those made with harsh chemicals may cause dehydration or other side effects. By eating a diet rich in fiber and maintaining a healthy lifestyle while using a colon cleanser made with all natural ingredients at regular intervals, you can prevent chronic constipation in most cases.
For an effective colon cleanser against chronic constipation problems, try Colon Sweep In spite of being careful about your diet you have the following symptoms.
1. Water retention,
2. Constipation,
3. Bloating,
4. Recent weight gain
Bloating is caused by inability to release gas normally through the rectum. Temporary weight gain is apparently is due to water retention.
For immediate relief, consult the nearest pharmacist and find out if you should try two simple, harmless home remedies.
1. Water suppositories a couple of times
or
2. Enema, if the suppositories do not work.
A digestive diseases doctor may suggest colonoscopy.
To get a clear idea of this test, go to
http://www.webmd.com/colorectal-cancer/c...
An excerpt is reproduced below.
"The procedure is performed by a doctor experienced in colonoscopy and lasts approximately 30-60 minutes. Medications will be given into your vein to make you feel relaxed and drowsy. You will be asked to lie on your left side on the examining table. During a colonoscopy, the doctor uses a colonoscope, a long, flexible, tubular instrument about 1/2 inch in diameter that transmits an image of the lining of the colon so the doctor can examine it for any abnormalities. The colonoscope is inserted through the rectum and advanced to the other end of the large intestine.
The scope bends, so the doctor can move it around the curves of your colon. You may be asked to change position occasionally to help the doctor move the scope. The scope also blows air into your colon, which expands the colon and helps the doctor see better."
I hope this information helps. |
