I am glad I found this forum. I first started out taking this cleanse called smart cleanse / cleanse smart. I liked it alright, and it worked okay. But my husband did not seem to respond as well. He has always been pretty regular, going atleast 1-2 times a day. But me, not! I usually go 1-2 times a week. 2 is pushing it! I usually take a laxative to make myself go. So after viewing Dr. Natura's colonix, we decided to give it a try. My husband responded well, and was very happy! On the other hand, I didn't respond as well. After 2 days, I did have a nice size bm, and after another 2 days, I got completely stopped up! I was miserable. I looked about 3 months pregnant, and I had gas and I could not eliminate. I called customer service to tell what was happening, and they suggested I drank more water, even though I was already doing 70 oz. (i always drink lots of water). Did not help. I followed their instructions and the plan down to a science, and still no results. Finnally they said "you may need to take a laxative", now why would I want to take a laxative if i'm doing a cleanse? So seeing no other way, I took a harsh laxative to get all this stuff out!!! Then they suggested I give it a few days, and not take the fiber. So I discontinued the fiber. Taking the paranil, probiotics, and tea. Finally, sweet relief!!! I have not seem any thing strange, no parasites or funny looking stools, but I did see a lot of mucus, so i'm glad to get rid out that. However, I started taking the fiber again, (with fingers crossed that everything would go well) and once again, I got extremely backed up and this time I looked 6 months pregnant!!! I called customer service, now mind you I started taking the fiber on 11/20/05, and like the c.S.R. Suggested, I started with 2 doses instead of one, followed by 8 oz of water with each. Okay monday a.M., I went, although it wasn't big - I did go. So I continued with the fiber, the paranil, the probiotics and I even steeped the tea for 20 minutes as suggested. The next day, lots of gas, but no bm.
I did not have a bowel movement again until,saturday night 11/26/05. I took a fleet enema to get immediate relief. When I did the enema, my bowels "broke loose" and it was like I exploded inside! I had to flush 3 times before I was finished!!! I again contacted c.S.R., and told them what happened and they finnally said maybe I should discontinue the fiber. I have not touched it again. The fiber just doesn't agree with me. The tea, is great and I take the paranil and probiotics. But I have never been so constipated in my life like I was when I used the fiber. Now, I go nicely and the tea is good, I do steep it for 15 -20 minutes cause it works better for me, but I also don't look pregnant anymore!!! Overall, I do like my results with the cleanse smart better, but my husband really likes his results with the Dr. Natura. We started this cleanse around 11/11/05. Oh, also for female readers: I have notice an increase amount of vaginal fluids... Its almost like an internal cleanse or something going on. And for male readers: my husband (me too!) has noticed a thinner texture of sperm, and also at times, shorter erection time. But if this is really cleaning us out, it should be worth it. (just as long as everything returns to normal... Erection wise!)