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randella
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anyone take charcoal tablets? SEMI-UPDATE
I have been trying to find SOMETHING to stop the bloating.. it's not really water retention for me-- it's IBS and all things affliated with that. My doc just tells me to eat more fiber, which really does not solve my problem.
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So I was able to find a package at Target, as opposed to ordering online and buying like 3 bottles at once. I have been taking them for almost 2 days now, and maybe it's psyhcosymatic (sp?), but I feel like they are making a difference.
I THINK I don't look as bloated, and I feel less gassy... My stomach is still on the queasy side, but that is where all my stress goes, and I have a lot going on right now with job changing, etc.
Will update again after a week of taking them... But I have been taking them with every meal, except snacks..
Message edited 9/12/2007 10:15:56 AM.
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beautyq115
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Re: anyone take charcoal tablets?
I am having the same problem....Fiber makes it worse! I swear I could post pics of my bloated belly and people would think I was pregnant I would be interested in these tablets if they worked...never heard of them
Here is a link....I googled Charcoal Tablets and the first link was to the cpmpany I get my presciptions from
Charcoal Tablets
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| Posted 9/9/07 5:12 PM |
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randella
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Re: anyone take charcoal tablets?
yeah-- I found when I was googling ways to combat this horrible bloating. I think I am going to try it.
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| Posted 9/9/07 5:36 PM |
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beautyq115
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Re: anyone take charcoal tablets?
Posted by randella
yeah-- I found when I was googling ways to combat this horrible bloating. I think I am going to try it.
The side effects seemed bad though and it said that it may interact with BCP...I really wanted to take these
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| Posted 9/9/07 6:33 PM |
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randella
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Re: anyone take charcoal tablets?
i saw something else that said you should not take them within two hours of taking any other medication because it may affect their efficacy. If you take the charcoal with enough time in b/t your medications, it should be ok.
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| Posted 9/9/07 7:25 PM |
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Nicole728
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Re: anyone take charcoal tablets?
I have IBS and I used to take charcoal...but it eventually didn't help b/c my IBS was pretty severe at the time, I had to change my whole diet, that was the only way I felt better
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| Posted 9/9/07 8:19 PM |
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randella
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Re: anyone take charcoal tablets?
yeah-- I eat really healthy and I try to avoid typical gassy foods.. but I am also a vegetarian, so it's hard to avoid some stuff. I am going to order the charcoal and see what happens... I just hate feeling gassy and bloated all the time..
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| Posted 9/9/07 9:20 PM |
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Re: anyone take charcoal tablets?
Posted by randella
yeah-- I eat really healthy and I try to avoid typical gassy foods.. but I am also a vegetarian, so it's hard to avoid some stuff. I am going to order the charcoal and see what happens... I just hate feeling gassy and bloated all the time..
Yes, let us know how it works. I also have the problem of being bloated and gassy ALL the time  After a big meal (or even a medium sized one) I seriously look pregnant. I hate it.
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| Posted 9/10/07 7:21 AM |
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randella
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Re: anyone take charcoal tablets? SEMI-UPDATE
bump for update.
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| Posted 9/12/07 10:16 AM |
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J9-13
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Re: anyone take charcoal tablets? SEMI-UPDATE
Ooo...sounds interesting. Please keep us posted. I'd like to hear how you feel after the full week. Glad you see a difference!
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| Posted 9/12/07 10:58 AM |
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