stomach cramps

[saseals]

I have been on Atkins since the 10th of June. I have lost 35 pounds and am 5 pounds from my goal. I am not in a hurry to lose the last 5 pounds so I am slowing adding some carbs back. I have been doing that four the last couple of weeks. In the last week or so, I have been having some constant stomach cramps. They don't go away when I eat and they don't get worse. I pretty much have them from the time I wake until late evening. Is anybody else having the same problem?

Also, I used to go to the bathroom (#2 to be polite) 2-3 times a day and now I am lucky to go twice a week. I know some of it is because I have cut out the excess food, but is that normal?

Please help.

[Rosebud]

Hi there Saseals,

Nope, this is not normal. It's possible, even probable that the cramps are caused by your constipation. But I think you need to see your doctor pronto in case something else is going on. :exclm:

You sound as though you are not getting nearly enough fibre. Are you still eating plenty of vegies? You may want to add a fibre supplement. Dr Atkins recommended psyllium husks - 1 tablespoon in a glass of water daily.

:rose:Rosebud:rose:

[maryc]

Hi!!
I have had the same problem. I noticed it when I ate some fruit. I tried the psyllium husks and they were so nasty in a glass of water. Is there something else we can do with them so they don't taste so bad?

I do have a lot of other fiber in my diet though. I sprinkle my foods with Wheat bran from a shaker.

Is there any other ideas??

Thanks!!

[Rosebud]

I tried the psyllium husks and they were so nasty in a glass of water. Is there something else we can do with them so they don't taste so bad?
I find adding a squeeze of lemon juice makes a big difference. Mind you, I still take a deep breath and drink it down very fast. :p

:rose:Rosebud:rose:

[supbughan]

Maryc,
I found psyllium husks in capsule form from my natural foods store and they work great for me! :yay: I have a bowel movement once a day...granted I'm eating my salads every day but at first, they didn't d much but now I'm regular. Try those. You will skip the bad taste and still get the benefits. I'm like you...if I can't stand the tasts, it ain't going down my throat!!! :nono:
hope this helps!

[02184]

Try mixing them with Fruit 2O, that seemed to do the trick for me. Any drink that has a lot of flavor will mask the taste, although I haven't found anything for the texture!