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There IS a magic bullet for Colonic Inertia!

Center2013
Jun 11, 2013 • 6:35 AM
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I had been struggling for the past year with a large intestine that had no movement. The small intestine and rectum worked, but everything in between felt completely dead. I have always struggled with constipation, but this was different. Despite feeling constantly bloated, I never had any sensation to fully evacuate. When I finally went to see a GI, he told me the name for the condition is colonic inertia, and that "he has no magic bullet for me." He said, if I wanted to, I could try the expensive new medicine or try eating an apple every day (bad advice - more fiber is NOT good for the condition). I was dismayed at how callously this doctor could completely dismiss my quality of life without so much as a sympathetic word.

But I have proved this ignorant doctor wrong and I want to shout it from the rooftops! My first step was learning on this forum about Natural Calm magnesium powder. Natural calm keeps everything soft but didn't make the intestine move. But then my husband (who eats tons of spicy food and has an awesome system) suggested I try cayenne capsules. He saved my life! Immediately after I added cayenne capsules, I became more regular than I have ever been. The cayenne stimulates peristalsis of the large intestine, and without any of the side effects of laxatives. I feel like a normal human being again! I don't think it's actually changing the condition - if I don't take it one day, I don't go. But when I take two capsules every evening with my Natural Calm, I go every morning without fail. How can such a miracle supplement be completely ignored by the medical community??? Has anyone else tried cayenne?

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candacepoet
Jun 11, 2013 • 6:40 AM

Nope, never have, but you can bet I'm going to. Thanks for the post. (I have no colon -- lost it to colonic inertia in 197 -- but I have intestinal inertia. Perhaps the cayenne will work on that, too).

Love and Light, Candace

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budlongpal
Jun 11, 2013 • 1:39 PM

Center 2013 : I certainly am going to give the Natural Calm and Cayenne a shot , where do you get Natural Calm powder? I'm going to follow this thread and please let us know if it continues to help you ,also if you begin to notice anything unintended after 2 weeks . budlongpal

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finer_designer
Jun 11, 2013 • 2:49 PM

I am new to this site but had a colon resection over a year ago and am now having constipation problems again. I actually developed serious gastric inertia about 18 years ago and decided to have back surgery less because of my back than out of desperation to try anything to help my severe bowel inertia. None of my doctors ever suggested this as a cause but I have a chiropractic friend whose specialty is radiology and he thought my not too severe stenosis could be the cause. Bottom line is after the surgery I was absolutely back to normal for 15 years or so although my stomach was still sensitive. I have many arthritic issues in my neck and lower back and am consulting with a neuro surgeon Thursday. I so appreciate this site as I am very sensitive to meds and have miserable side effects. I will certainly try this combo as it makes sense as to why it might work!!!!

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BijouxBloat (Inactive)
Jun 11, 2013 • 5:51 PM

I'm going to try it too. Dark chocolate, I have heard, is also helpful. Perhaps a triple punch of Natural Calm, Cayenne and Chocolate? Will post with the results (...)

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Nell3
Jun 11, 2013 • 6:10 PM

Thank you for posting this! And please do post on the fourm how things go over the next while.

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Center2013
Jun 11, 2013 • 6:35 PM

Sorry, I should have specified the duration of my results. I've been taking the cayenne and Natural Calm for two months now, with extraordinarily consistent bowel movements. I've never in my life been every day regular and I am now! With the final touch of a cup of coffee in the morning I'm right as rain every day. (Coffee by itself did nothing for me before, but now it seems to give that final nudge.) The movement is not as strong as what I remember from my normal days, but with the very soft stool from the magnesium, it's enough! The brand of Cayenne that I take is Nature's Way Capsicool capsules. They claim to be stomach gentle, and I don't have any discomfort from them at all, but if you have any stomach issues, I would be cautious to see how they affect you.

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Center2013
Jun 11, 2013 • 6:39 PM

Oh, and you can buy both Natural Calm magnesium powder and Capsicool cayenne capsules on Amazon with free shipping! Please, if you try this and it works for you, let me know.

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finer_designer
Jun 11, 2013 • 7:23 PM

I actually ordered this on Amazon before I read this post. I will advise on my experience. My stomach is extra sensitive so if I tolerate it well anyone should be ok with it! Lol

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budlongpal
Jun 11, 2013 • 8:07 PM

Center 2013 : I really can' think of any reason the Mag and the Cayenne will work but I bought it and I will try it tonight and report back on Friday . I'm stopping my Linzess for 2-3 days to test the results . budlongpal

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BijouxBloat (Inactive)
Jun 11, 2013 • 9:42 PM

Just a brief word of advice (and something I probably should have known, talk about learning the hard way) - cayenne pepper taken on an empty stomach is an invitation to stomach upset. At least for me.

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finer_designer
Jun 11, 2013 • 10:22 PM

True about cayenne pepper. That's why I ordered the Capsicool capsules .....supposed to be easier on the tummy! We will see.

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tummy62
Jun 12, 2013 • 11:17 AM

Look forward to hearing the results

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budlongpal
Jun 12, 2013 • 2:14 PM

Center 2013: Well, it's friday and as I took the Natural Calm 1/2 teaspoon with 2 Cayenne capsules , I've had breakfast around 8:30 and I'm awaiting hopefully, "the big event" which I'm hoping is a rousing success . It's 10:30 and usually , I'd be getting signals from the effects of Linzess but I will patiently wait for some sign . I can increase the Mag tonight from 1/2 to 1 heaping teaspoon but without some relief , I can't delay any longer than 2 days without problems and I will return to my Linzess. budlongpal

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Center2013
Jun 12, 2013 • 5:26 PM

I take way more than 1/2 teaspoon of Natural Calm. Maybe you got a different variety than me - I use the Raspberry Lemon kind, which has a stated serving size of 2 rounded teaspoons. But I take about double that - it ends up being almost 200% DV of magnesium daily - about 4 rounded teaspoons. (I weigh about 110 pounds, I don't know if that makes any difference.) I'm sure the amounts would need tweaking based on your own body and system. Also, I don't think this method would work to clean out the system. I started it just after having a terrible stomach flu, so my bowels were totally empty to start. The bottle directs you to increase little by little until the stool is too runny, then scale it back a bit. If you only have a short time to check it out, I would take at least double the recommended serving. You could increase the amount of cayenne too, but be careful it doesn't irritate your stomach.

Here's the principal: Cayenne stimulates peristalsis, and the magnesium causes loose stools as the body sheds the excess. I am not a scientific trial in a single human being; I'm just one case study. All I know is that I had essentially no natural bowel movement for about six months, and these two supplements restore (on a daily basis!) that natural sensation to my system. I haven't changed anything else about my diet or supplements. I am not a great advocate of homeopathic remadies - when I am ailing, I just want what works! I know this works for me, so there must be others it would work for too. Lizness is expensive; I don't have insurance and can't afford it. But if it works well for you and if your insurance covers it, why mess with a good thing?

Budlongpal, I really hope it works for you, but if it doesn't, I hope others will still try it.

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budlongpal
Jun 12, 2013 • 6:45 PM

Center2013 : The instructions on the Natural Calm was to begin with a 1/2 a teaspoon on the first trial and increase as needed not to exceed 2 rounded teaspoons of Magnesium . I followed that last night with 2 Cayenne capsules which set OK . About 11am , I had a very small elimination , so I will increase the Mag to 2 Rounded teaspoons plus the Cayenne caps tonight and see what the results are .As far as cost , I spent about half the cost of Linzess for the Mag and the Cayenne and when I find it working predictably , I will replace the Linzess and if it doesn't work well , I'll just have to "eat" the $80/month . budlongpal

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