Hi verniebird--

It's going to take you a while to get over the dextrose dose, especially since you're a diabetic (I am too...Type II), but you can hasten the process a little by forcing the fluids.

I've taken pain meds while on Atkins, but never noticed any problem with ketosis...that's me...your system (and your meds) may vary. If you are up to doing some cooking, some of the soups in the recipe section might go down well. If not, try a little boullioun to get you through. Remember that you're feeling crappy now, but you're gonna feel a lot worse if you fill your empty hours munching on "forbidden foods!" You've done very well getting through Induction and losing 22(!) pounds in such a short time...that 200 mark is awfully close, and I'm betting you're gonna enjoy getting there a lot more than any snack you might indulge in...am I right?