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Dec.Angel
Fri, Oct-11-02, 12:49
It seems like all we hear is how carbs help cure constipation, well anymore (for a few years actually), when I eat many carbs, I get constipation and hemorroids and pain when I do go (sorry).
So should I not eat ANY carbs other than vegetables? I admit I don't drink as much fluids as I should and that probably aggravates things as well. Suggestions?
HerbNurse
Fri, Oct-11-02, 13:20
Dec.Angel :wave:

You need to eat your carbs in the form of salad veggies.
Drink lots of water and if that doesn't help then add 1 tbsp. of BeneFiber to your diet twice a day.

I had the same problem!! :D

HN
mamakim1
Mon, Oct-14-02, 07:58
I have found that it is the MAGNESIUM that makes me VERY regular. I love it. I didn't realize it was the mag until i read somewhere else that it can cause diahrrhea. I take Magnesium Citrate, it also helps with muscle pains i get from fibromyalgia. I had used the psillium husks etc, but for the last 5 months, with the magnesium, i don't need anything. IT's great. I take 2 magnesium oxide / day one in am and one in pm. THey are 200 mg each. Good luck. THis seems to work no matter what my carb level or water intake. :roll: