Vitamin C

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I stopped taking supplements months ago...too much confusion over what helped and didn't...some made things worse, etc.  It stressed me out so I just eat very healthy.  But this past week I was suffering from some mild constipation.  So I took a Vitamin C this early evening b/c I have always done that when I had any constipation issues in the pass.  It tends to help get things moving really well for me withing 12 hours.  Well, now it's 2am and I had horrible lower intestinal pain and sharp pinches/twinges.  I had a good "solid" bm and most of the pain is gone, but it was SO painful.  Almost had me in a bit of a sweat and tears.  Does C hit anyone else like this?  It was 1 pill at 1000mg.  That's what I use to take every day.  Maybe my body wasn't use to it?  SO uncomfortable.  At least I had a good "bm", but the pain was horrendous.  Now my intestines feel worn out almost...like they are tired from working so hard...and yet I feel like I might have to go again.  ugh.  Not what I wanted at 2am.  I have IBS and tend to (when it acts up) to get gas pain, bloating and the runs.  That happens a lot less since being off of Benzos, but it can still happen.

 

Thanks for any feedback you can give me.  Does C cause cramping for any of you? 

 

Love,

Schatje

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Well, after reading more online, it does seem Vitamin C can cause loose stools and gas within hours of taking it.  I took it at approx. 6pm, and by 1am was on the toilet.  7 hours.  Although, my bm is not loose, it is very gassy and uncomfortable (which was mentioned on some wed sites).  It also said that it is advised to take it no later than 2 or 3pm, b/c it can cause you to have disrupted sleep.  Interesting!

 

 

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Hi S~

I have begun to take a buffered vitamin c again after giving up vit. c this past summer. Actually I am taking the ester c, 500 mg. Was wondering if the binders in your vit. c could be the culprit to that awful pain? Just a thought I also have a bottle of bufferred vit. c & alternate it. So far, no probs. Still cannot tolerate orange juice though and no vitamin b complex either Hope you are feeling better!  T2

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Thank you Teacher2.  I will make sure to look into the binders...never knew about that!  For now I will take a break from it altogether.   

 

Hugs,

Schatje