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Stomach problems

13 years ago

The past few mornings I barely make it to the bathroom and I get the "runs". It happens again when I get to work, and am fine the rest of the day (except for a gassy feeling).

The only thing that has changed is that I'm taking something called DIM (made from cruciferous vegetables that's supposed to balance estrogen in the body). I've been taking it for 2 months.

Has anyone had this problem?

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michelle_phxaz
13 years ago
It wouldn't take two months to start showing symptoms, stomachs tell you right away if they don't like something. It sounds like something you ate disagreed with you. I would stay hydrated and cut out the foods you know your stomach doesn't fare well with, take some anti-diarrheal pills. If you are still feeling bad I would call your doctor Monday or go to an Urgent Care facility. Good luck!
oilpainter
13 years ago
crusiferous vegetables--Cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli and brussels sprouts--all gasy vegetables that will give you the trots if eaten every day. It sounds to me like this suppliment isn't working for you.

I disagree with michelle this is not your stomach but your bowels and intestines reacting to the vegetables that these pills are made from.

As with some herbal treatments there is no list of side effects, but if there were I'll bet your symptoms would be right up there.

If it were me I'd stop taking them. If you want something to deal with hot flashes try soy products and soy milk. I used them while going through menopause. The chocolate soy milk is very good. Soy has natural plant estrogen.
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I agree with Oilpainter, when I say "stomach", I am refering to the entire gastric system, including bowels and intestines. Also Oilpainter is right about the contents of the pills, those veggies are VERY hard on your system eaten in vegetable form, but I still think in pill form it should have shown symptoms within a week of starting them, not two months down the line. I have been having gastro-intestinal problems for almost 4 years, and usually starting a new med or supplement for this will show the reactions quickly.

The only way to know for sure is to stop taking them for a bit, see how your system reacts. But, especially with the diarrhea, KEEP HYDRATED!!! It will worsen the problem is you are dehydrated, so lots of water or Gatorade (good for electrolytes) will help, and stick to a gentle diet.

Let us know how you feel after a few days.

Good luck!
oilpainter
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Yes Michelle I agree with the hydrated part. You can get into serious trouble if you don't. I also agree with stopping them to see if the symptoms will go away.

Cheerful--Give it a couple of weeks to clear everything out of your system and get back on an eveb keel. If it doesn't clear then see your doctor
cheerful1_gw
Original Author
13 years ago
Thanks everyone for the input.

I'll stop the pills for a while and see what happens. I was ok over the weekend, but it was really bad this morning.
vala55
13 years ago
If it can do that to you, what do you think think they are doing to the rest of your body in ways you can't see.
cheerful1_gw
Original Author
13 years ago
vala55: I agree. We only see the surface problems, not what's underneath.
vala55
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I looked up drugs in Websters and it said, "a drug is anything except food that changes the structure of your body". I have asked several doctors "if an herb or vitamin helps hot flashes isn't the same as a drug?" They all said "yes, they are getting hormones if the HF stops". My sis just had retinal surgery, then cataract surgery and was told to go off ALL drugs. When she said I don't take any drugs, just herbs and vitamins. They said those are untested drugs stop taking them until you are healed completely. She went back on a half a vitamin. She's messing with her vision. Unbelievable.
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