Amitiza or Alli ????

[anom12]

Hi- I took the 'new' Amitiza for approx 3 weeks and it didn't do anything for me.  I barely went to the bathroom and if anything, it made it feel more difficult to go.  I was hoping that taking this would help me out.
Now I am seriously considering taking the 'new' diet pill Alli since all I hear about it for side effects is people constantly going to the bathroom...I can afford to loose about 10 lounds, so hey, if it helped wih that, great...if not- I just want something to make me go!  I've tried the fiber, laxatives, teas, everything you can think of...Miralx.... they just don't work for me.

[Krushdice]

I have pretty much the same problem.  Last summer my husband took a picture of me and my grandaughter.   When I saw it I was astounded at how I looked 8mos pregnant.  

For some reason I confided in another gym member.   He introduced me to the herb Cascara Sagrada.   It was expensive from him but pretty cheap from Puritan Pride.com
I use it every day and have great results.   My tummy has gone down alot.  

[poulette]

You sound just like me up until a couple of months ago. How old are you by the way?  I tried EVERYTHING you can possibly imagine including the same things you tried and nothing helped.  I hate to admit this, but I resorted to harsh laxative overuse for the past 8 years (on a daily basis).  Along with that I was having to also use liquid glycerin enemas (like those baby enemas), and I was taking fiber supplements 3 times a day.  Then a couple of months ago, I saw an ad on TV for Kellogg's All-Bran l0 Day Challenge for regularity. It took a few days to work, but I tell you it was like a celebration around here when I realized that  I had finally found something that worked!   I eat it every single day (morning or night) and if I can't find it at the store I almost panic...that's how well it works for me.  I do still take 2 Fibercon supplements daily and 1 Acidophilus capsule nightly (promotes intestinal health).  But, praise God, I haven't had to take anymore Dulcolax and enemas! The cereal I use is the All-Bran Original, and I usually eat a banana with it.  Please do yourself a favor and try this.  I hope it helps...let me know, okay?

[artwoman]

Cascara Sagrada is dangerous long term. I had a colonoscopy done and the Dr. told me that I had damaged my insides with it. Just because something is natural doesn't mean that there are no side effects. Do some research and you will find that this should be used short term only. It is a powerful stimulant. I take 2 fibercon daily and one magnesium oxide before bed occasionally if needed. Good luck!