Have you ever had a colonic?  If so, is it worth it?  Do you feel healthier?  Lighter?  Cleaner?
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Definitely!\n\nI have colonics done at least once a month. The average person loses 5-25 lbs of waste.\n\nIt rids your body of built up waste - you think clearer and just feel so much better!\n\nI definitely recommend them!
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Hi.  im suffering from a ulcerative colitis at the moment.  I have been taking 40 mg. of prednizone, 9 colazal pills and 75 mg of mercaptopurine (6mp) and one rowasa enema at nights.  I have blood in my stool, my stool is very lose and cramping each and everytime.  I was doing really good for the last four years, until i had one alcholic beverage, which they tell you not to have, and the flairups started five weeks ago.  My dr. told me to stay away from fruits, vegtables, red meat, fried food,  dairy food, caffine, soda and juice.  he said to only eat white stuff like chicken, pasta, rice, white bread until i see some improvement.  so far im doing a little bit better then i was five weeks ago, but hopefully i'll see some changes soon. if you see no changes in your condition please talk to your gastro. dr. and see what other meds. he can give you.  you had not mentioned your meds. so dont be affraid, im 41 years old and i have been living with this conditon since i was 17.  Just make sure you get your yearly colonoscopy done in time to make sure things are ok and dont stress out cause stress can really affect the colitis, i know its hard, but until they find a cure for us this is the best we can do,  best wishes to you and i wish you a speady recovery.
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I had once and it is amazing!\nIt gives you a soothing feeling afterwards!
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This has helped me and I got the advice from a colon doctor who follows his own advice:\n\nEvery morning eat a bowl of "All Bran" or "Fiber One" cereal, with some fruit or dried fruit (for taste).  (the above cereals have the highest, by far, of fiber content per serving)\n\nAfter a few weeks of doing this, I became "more regular" and did not have to eat it every day.
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I had a colonoscopy this year and I beleive it took about 30 mins,I cannot be sure about this because of the medication.....it was not uncomfortable and there was no after effects,good luck with the results.
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You will probably have to get colon cleansing kit from a health food store. ijust got one today from GNC . Ithink i paid about 34 dollars . hopefully i'll see some results within a few days.(I think i have intestinal parasites and was told this is a sure fire way of getting rid of them) hope this helps you!
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I would imagine that when you went to the doc, he or his nurse did the common checks (blood pressure, temp, etc).. I would hope at the very least he/she did something of an inspection of your abdomen and maybe some bloodwork to check to see if you had signs of infection, anemia, digestive enzyme levels off, etc. I would also hope that you were asked a slew of questions (diarrhea, quality of stools that you have passed, any change in bowel habits, quality of the pain, etc)....It is good that your doc wants you to have a colonoscopy - not to make you worry, but colon cancer is the only type of cancer that can be CURED if caught early) - also, a direct view of the colon is the single best way to see whats going on in there. Beyond that, I would be concerned if your doc did not do all the things I have mentioned - you may want to consider changing primary physicians (also, you really should have the type of relationship with your doc that you could ask him what you have asked us - just a thought).... Dont sweat the colonoscopy - a little uncomfortable and you have to bare your rear end :O) - nothing terrible though..... Good luck.
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Yes, you can.  Not from not "emptying your bowels" everyday, that's an exaggeration.  But if you don't have one for a long time and you let it build up because of constipation, it can make you really sick and you can even die from it.
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well, its just the waste that has been stored in your body. dont worry about it, it means that your body is getting cleansed from the inside so soon you will feel great.  it also helps to shed some pounds, as it cleans out all the waste.  and its good that you have fruits and vegetables and a lot of water and that you dont eat a lot of meat.  this is good while you cleanse your colon.  i hope that helped!
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If you're looking to buy pills, I haven't had any luck with them. Maybe 1 extra time "going" per day. (Isn't it horrible how we have to censor certain words even when talking medically on this forum?)\nI had some luck getting colonics. That's when you go to a place and they irrigate your colon with warm water. It's not gross at all, no smell or mess, and WOW the stuff that comes out!  Technically I think it's called "colonic irrigation" or "Colonic hydrotherapy"--it's $70-100 a session.\nI wouldn't reccommend the "liver flush" the colonic people push. I've had a couple and they didn't do much for me except take my money.
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This question is under Computer Monitors?  You might get more help in another forum.\n\nFor a colon cleans you should eat plenty of green fiberous vegatables and drink lots of water. Multiply your body weight in pounds and multiply times .55 to get the minimum number of ounces of water you should drink in a day.  So if you are 200 lb you should be drinking 110 oz's a day of water.  You need the water to purify yourself and wash out the impurities.\n\nAvoid "white foods" during this time. No white bread, no milk. High fiber bread is okay (but not your average "wheat bread" which has little fiber in it).  Read the labels!\n\nOil in your diet is important as it helps provide lubrication and revitalization for your cell membranes.  I recommend Udo's Choice Oil Blend - use it as a salad dressing. It is a blend of Omega 3, Omega 6 and Omega 9 oils in a proper balance.
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If you aren't going to use them, why ask? I didn't get cramps and I didn't sit on the toilet all day. If I'm feeling bad enough, I will stay home, either before or after taking a laxative. Not every situation is the same.
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I had the surgery back in January and have lost 231lbs.  I would do it all over again the pain and discomfort are worth it and now that pain and discomfort are gone just a bad memory.  The cost was about 32,000 for the surgeon and 15,000 for the hospital stay.  I was only in the hospital for 3 days!  The only weird thing was that my butt hurt all the time (after I started losing weight) I asked my doctor about it and he said it was a normal complaint after surgery…lol.  Oh well, things have gone well except I caused myself to have a hernia I unloaded about 1,500lbs of cottonseed off of a trailer into the barn I also moved about 500lbs of patio stones.  It was too much too soon (only four months) I just felt so great I had to get out and go to work.  The hernia will have to be fixed but because of were its at I can wait until I have a tummy tuck in about 18 months.  I’m now working on the farm again just careful with the heavy loads.  I take vitamins (prenatal lol), B-12, and green tea extract (my own idea on the green tea).  I took potassium for several months until my lab work came back as normal so the doc took me off the potassium.  I had one side effect from the incision itself.  During the surgery the incision is very near the diaphragm so when I would stand I would get sever hic-ups which would take my breath away and usually cause me to throw up.  That lasted for about a month and a half.  My doctor said that it wasn’t too common but some patients did suffer with the hic-ups.  They gradually went away when everything healed up nicely.  I now walk a mile every day and during the summer I would swim for at least an hour each day if not more.  I have had a little hair loss (I had stopped taking my vitamins) but that’s over with (I’m taking my vitamins like a good boy).  It was worth the money, pain, and time I now have my life back.  I still have 170lbs to go but I feel great and it was worth it.  Just do your research and find a good surgeon.
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Your colon is more to the left side.  You may just need a good cleansing to get rid of all the fecal matter that is built up in it.  Try a good laxative and see if it makes a difference.  It can't hurt.
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Hi There\n\nHow about a colon cleanse? The average american has between 6- 20 pounds of excess toxic fetal matter in their colon. If your not going regularly 3 times a day, then the colon needs to be cleansed. This is how most illness and disease is started from the toxins sitting in the system and then gets into the blood. \n\nThe liver is the organ that helps burn off fat when working properly, so consider that as well with the colon cleanse.\n\n Drink a gallon of distilled water a day as well to help flush the toxins.\n\nBest of health to you
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The colon.  If your colon is bunged up, it can start to cause all sorts of health problems in the body.  Eat lots of fruit and veg, include plenty of fiber in your diet and buy a colon cleanse from a health food store if necessary.  It's also good to get some colonic irrigation.  It makes you feel so clean inside and you get the urge to put only good food in your body after you've been cleansed.\n\nhttp://www.freewebs.com/spiritualhealing
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I just came off a three-month colon cleanse with Colonix.\n\nI loved it.  The program was easy to follow, the fiber tastes wonderful in chocolate soy milk, and the tea wasn't too bad.\n\nIt didn't change my life, by any means, but I definitely noticed an ENORMOUS difference in both the quality and quantity of my movements.  I didn't really lose much weight (about five pounds), but I'm sort of small as it is, so I suppose I didn't have a lot to lose.\n\nIt's quite safe; everything is all-natural, and the only way it could harm you is if you took quite a bit more than the recommended dosages.  The tea contains senna, which can make your stomach hurt if it's steeped for too long, but nothing horrible.\n\nColonix is quite expensive... I fortunately didn't have to pay for mine, because my mom ordered enough for my whole family after getting on sort of a "health kick."  \n\nThere are probably other things you can do that would yield similar results... psyllium husk and senna are the main ingredients in the fiber and the tea, and those can be found in health food stores for drastically cheaper.  It isn't the same proprietary blend as Colonix, but it should do the trick.\n\nI've also found just upping my fiber intake works wonders for regularity, as well.\n\nBottom line:  If you've got the money, it's certainly worth a try.  If you're leary about spending that much, you might try less expensive alternatives first.