LDN and Constipation

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Try taking some probiotics. Get the capsules that have various types and not just the acidophilus. The more the better. Start out with one or two and increase until you are normal again. That seems to be working for me. I find that I have to continue taking it, but that's okay cause it works.

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Posted by: "dorothyroeder" dorothyroeder@... dorothyroeder

Fri Nov 27, 2009 8:19 am (PST)

Someone asked a week or two ago if LDN causes constipation, but I did not see any discussion of that. I am having the same problem and would appreciate anyone's experience with thatDorothy

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Meant for the group.

From: Joy Gotchnik

Sent: Sunday, November 29, 2009 4:06 PM

Judy Harford

Subject: Re: [low dose naltrexone] Re:LDN and constipation

You could also add magnesium supplements to your diet. Start low and work up to a level that gets things going again.

From: Judy Harford <jlharford@...>low dose naltrexone Sent: Sun, November 29, 2009 3:14:17 PMSubject: [low dose naltrexone] Re:LDN and constipation

Try taking some probiotics. Get the capsules that have various types and not just the acidophilus. The more the better. Start out with one or two and increase until you are normal again. That seems to be working for me. I find that I have to continue taking it, but that's okay cause it works.

Judy HTo better health through knowledgeStarted taking LDN (Low Dose Naltrexone) on 1/21/2009 for Fibromyalgia, Hypothyroid, PCOS and Restless Legshttp://health. groups.. com/group/ LDNforFibro/

Posted by: "dorothyroeder" dorothyroeder@ gmail.com dorothyroeder

Fri Nov 27, 2009 8:19 am (PST)

Someone asked a week or two ago if LDN causes constipation, but I did not see any discussion of that. I am having the same problem and would appreciate anyone's experience with thatDorothy

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I have been taking Magnesium-Glycinate and Probiotics for years. They helped a

lot w/ chronic constipation -- until I raised LDN up to 4.5 mg.

I use Senna tablets now to help with that problem.

go_greenie

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I played with magnesium (800 mg works, Too well), I tried fiber pills I thought would lodge in my throat and kill me, and I tried Senna tea which just doesn't taste great at all.

Then I separate from my marital family and had to learn to feed myself.

I didn't know what to do back in 2006 so I started having oatmeal for breakfast and I made a salad for my main meal of the day.

Over the last few years I stopped the oatmeal and found as long as I have a nice healthy salad meal 5 of 7 days a week, all works well. I also take a 500 Magnesium, usually every 3 days, and it seems to work well too.

I think the big key is the salad... it's grown over the last few years, it takes me almost as long to eat as it does to make. Has a lot in it.

Fw: [low dose naltrexone] Re:LDN and constipation

I have been taking Magnesium-Glycinate and Probiotics for years. They helped a lot w/ chronic constipation -- until I raised LDN up to 4.5 mg.I use Senna tablets now to help with that problem.go_greenie------------------------------------

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In response to my constipation, with suggestion from my Lyme Doc, I'm taking

15-20g of vitamin C per day to help clean the " invaders " out of my intestines.

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> Try taking some probiotics. Get the capsules that have various types and not

just the acidophilus. The more the better. Start out with one or two and

increase until you are normal again. That seems to be working for me. I find

that I have to continue taking it, but that's okay cause it works.

>

> Judy H

> To better health through knowledge

> Started taking LDN (Low Dose Naltrexone) on 1/21/2009 for Fibromyalgia,

Hypothyroid, PCOS and Restless Legs

> LDNforFibro/

>

> Posted by: " dorothyroeder " dorothyroeder@... dorothyroeder

> Fri Nov 27, 2009 8:19 am (PST)

>

>

> Someone asked a week or two ago if LDN causes constipation, but I did not see

any discussion of that. I am having the same problem and would appreciate

anyone's experience with that

>

> Dorothy

>

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with this an mount of vit c i think it is irritating the bowl,the same with much magnesium.it is always good to check thyroid.

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check your thyroid.that is possibly the reason for your constipation

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I have been constipated all my life-at least all of it that I remember! And I am 49 years old. I have tried ALL different kinds of probiotics and the only one that has caused an improvement that I love to tell others about is Kefir. I used to have to use a glycerin suppository to get a bowel movement going. Now I drink plain Kefir for breakfast everyday and NO MORE CONSTIPATION!!! I say this in all caps because it is sooooooooo great that I can go to the bathroom by myself:) I have been on 4.5 of LDN since July 2008. It probably took 6 to 8 weeks drinking Kefir to see the improvement.

Carole

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Carole, do you make your kefir? The store bought has a lot of sugar if I'm not mistaken. I'm not in the mood to make mine. I have 2 friends who do thou. I believe I'm much better now taking 900 mg of magnesium per day, 300 3 times per day and psyllium husk powder (source naturals)...I'm so much better and really clean out good now. Drinking more water too. I drink lots anyway. joyce

[low dose naltrexone] Re:LDN and Constipation

I have been constipated all my life-at least all of it that I remember! And I am 49 years old. I have tried ALL different kinds of probiotics and the only one that has caused an improvement that I love to tell others about is Kefir. I used to have to use a glycerin suppository to get a bowel movement going. Now I drink plain Kefir for breakfast everyday and NO MORE CONSTIPATION!!! I say this in all caps because it is sooooooooo great that I can go to the bathroom by myself:) I have been on 4.5 of LDN since July 2008. It probably took 6 to 8 weeks drinking Kefir to see the improvement.

Carole

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A good Vit C taken to bowel tolerance. And/or 1-2 Tablespoons freshly ground flax seed for added bulk. I buy whole organic flax seeds, use a coffee grinder (dedicated to only grains) and grind my own, then freeze a cup at a time to help preserve it. Ground flax seed can be added to breakfast fruit type shakes, cereals, etc. Lots of good benefits to eating ground flax seed, which can be purchased already ground.

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What is your disease.

If the guts get better due to ldn ,then you might want to

increase fibers.

With constipation it is always good to look at thyroid.

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I agree there are many benefits to eating ground flax seed, but buying them is not a good choice as after they are ground the rapidly lose those benefits. Also putting in a microwave also destroys their value. Grind what you need and use within 15 minutes.Note that taking too much flax seed will throw your Omega 6 to Omega 3 ratio out of balance, it would be good to take some additional Omega 3.bobdec

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I get the same problem when try going up to 3.0 mg. I am still trying to manage 1.5 and I am a little constipated. I drink plenty of water and tea. From: "konapam@..." <konapam@...>low dose naltrexone Sent: Wed, December 8, 2010 12:57:19 AMSubject: [low dose naltrexone] LDN and constipation

I have been on 4.5mg and now 3.0mg for several weeks with severe constipation that does not seem to be improving. Any tips for dealing with this? Thanks, Pam

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Go back to basic's, there are lots of natural foods which can help.

Has anyone tried good old Prunes or Licorice sticks etc.....guaranteed

to make me go!:-)

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Pam,I take a multi digestive enzyme. I used to take it every day, but it works so well, I only take it 3-4 days a week now. I also take a probiotic occasionally to maintain healthy bacteria in my digestive tract and prevent yeast infections. It works well to.CarolynFrom: "konapam@..." <konapam@...>low dose naltrexone Sent: Tue, December 7, 2010 11:57:19 PMSubject: [low dose naltrexone] LDN and constipation

I have been on 4.5mg and now 3.0mg for several weeks with severe constipation that does not seem to be improving. Any tips for dealing with this? Thanks, Pam

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> Go back to basic's, there are lots of natural foods which can help.

> Has anyone tried good old Prunes or Licorice sticks etc.....guaranteed

> to make me go!:-)

>

Yes. If you're on a candida control diet and can't have prunes, there's VCO,

virgin coconut oil. It's completely natural, all good fat, anti fungal and

2 Tbsps. will definitely have you going in no time.

Some benefits of VCO:

The Yeast Connection Yeast-Fighting Program

http://www.yeastconnection.com/archive/fighting_ask_may05.html

and

Learn How to Detox with a Coconut Oil Cleanse

http://www.naturalnews.com/026529_coconut_oil_detox_candida.html

and

http://www.naturalnews.com/025199_coconut_oil_candida_health.html

I haven't done the cleanse, but it's easy to add coconut oil to your diet.

Possibly any oil would be laxative, I don't know, but this one is.

There's also magnesium citrate either as a supplement pill or a drink, " Natural

Calm " by Natural Vitality. It's an old home remedy as epsom salts. I use 225

mg. magnesium citrate a day, from Swanson vitamins. It promotes regularity

and helps spasms.

On a candida control diet, I lost a lot of fiber by eliminating whole wheat,

oat bran, and fruit. To add fiber, use psyllium husks like Trader Joe's

" Secrets of the Psyllium " . It's just the stuff, no sugar, flavor added. 2

rounded teaspoons in 10 ozs. of water followed by another 12 ozs. of water is a

good intestinal broom. Doesn't taste good, but it's tolerable.

There's no reason to suffer from constipation when there are so many natural

ways to prevent it.

K.C.

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>

> Go back to basic's, there are lots of natural foods which can help.

> Has anyone tried good old Prunes or Licorice sticks etc.....guaranteed

> to make me go!:-)

>

Yes. If you're on a candida control diet and can't have prunes, there's VCO,

virgin coconut oil. It's completely natural, all good fat, anti fungal and

2 Tbsps. will definitely have you going in no time.

Some benefits of VCO:

The Yeast Connection Yeast-Fighting Program

http://www.yeastconnection.com/archive/fighting_ask_may05.html

and

Learn How to Detox with a Coconut Oil Cleanse

http://www.naturalnews.com/026529_coconut_oil_detox_candida.html

and

http://www.naturalnews.com/025199_coconut_oil_candida_health.html

I haven't done the cleanse, but it's easy to add coconut oil to your diet.

Possibly any oil would be laxative, I don't know, but this one is.

There's also magnesium citrate either as a supplement pill or a drink, " Natural

Calm " by Natural Vitality. It's an old home remedy as epsom salts. I use 225

mg. magnesium citrate a day, from Swanson vitamins. It promotes regularity

and helps spasms.

On a candida control diet, I lost a lot of fiber by eliminating whole wheat,

oat bran, and fruit. To add fiber, use psyllium husks like Trader Joe's

" Secrets of the Psyllium " . It's just the stuff, no sugar, flavor added. 2

rounded teaspoons in 10 ozs. of water followed by another 12 ozs. of water is a

good intestinal broom. Doesn't taste good, but it's tolerable.

There's no reason to suffer from constipation when there are so many natural

ways to prevent it.

K.C.