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Erin4980 Wed, Oct-31-01 21:59

Problems with Milk Thistle?
 
I bought Milk Thistle as a supplement for my LC diet. I've taken it for three days (in a row) and now I'm having problems (in the bathroom you catch my drift, actually almost not being able to make it to the BR). Sorry to get so graphic, but I was trying to figure out what's causing the "situation" and I'm wondering if anyone has had similar problems with milk thistle and or anything else?

Thanks for any info.

Ka3n Thu, Nov-01-01 19:34

Erin,
That's not a common side effect of Milk Thistle. First check to see if the Milk Thistle is the problem. Try going off of it to see if the symptoms go away. IF the symptoms are still present, then it's not the MT. go back on it, then keep eliminating things one at a time until you find what's causing your reaction.
If it is MT, you might be allergic to it.
Also, are you taking Milk Thistle Seeds? How? capsules, extract, etc.

Erin4980 Sat, Nov-03-01 23:20

Well I decided it was the Milk THistle...I went off and the next day I was fine. I was taking a capsule version of it. Thanks for the info.

Ka3n Sat, Nov-03-01 23:24

Erin,
I'm glad that you're feeling better. :)

PJ in Miam Mon, Jan-21-02 23:48

The magnesium in the supplements I'm taking gave me loose bowel issues. I've been taking milk thistle as well. When I lowered the magnesium dose, my bowel got more normal.
PJ

rodmick Mon, Apr-11-05 15:52

I'm specifically trying milk thistle because one of the side effects is lose stools. 2nd day and no potty yet!


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