HELP!! Extreme Diarrhea, Dehydration, Stomach Cramps, Sweating.... (Blunt, so don't read if grossed out)

Sorry for the blunt title, but I am in a LOT of pain here digestion wise. I slipped up so I started over on 811 again, and I can't even last a day because of extreme digestion and diarrhea problems. I've been eating a watermelon every morning the past few days (and sometimes one at night), and I believe that this is what is giving me extreme digestion and diarrhea. I have to go so often that it hurts, and I feel dizzy, lightheaded, nauseas, and sweating a lot (aka badly dehydrated, I believe). I've also been eating bananas and dates and making some banana/mixed berry ice cream, but nothing is helping my digestion issues.

What to do? I don't want to give up watermelon since it's my favorite fruit, but I am in such bad pain, feel like I am going to pass out when I pass a bowel movement because it's so painful (still diarrhea) and so dehydrated that I feel like I might need to go to the hospital.

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Permalink Reply by FruitBat22 on August 6, 2010 at 6:54pm

Ahhh, no melons for a few days. :( I'll try.

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Permalink Reply by Marcus Norberg on August 5, 2010 at 9:53pm

I've soo been there, and I know how horrible it is. I managed to heal completely through 811, and I definitely believe that you can as well. It's just not all about the food though, so I've got some questions for you:

1. Do you drink any water whatsoever? If you do, how much do you drink?

2. Tell me about your life, are you stressed about something?

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Permalink Reply by FruitBat22 on August 6, 2010 at 6:54pm

I do drink water, but definitely not as much as I should. I get a big 2 L bottle and fill it up with water at home but I never drink it all the way through in one day, even though I know I should.

And yes, haha, I am definitely stressed out, a lot. With my health, with classes coming up, with my husband finding a job, us possibly moving soon, my rabbit's health, etc. etc. Didn't think this had much to do with digestion though. Hmmm, interesting.

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Permalink Reply by Patrick H. on August 6, 2010 at 10:34pm

G'day FruitBat22,
I've found that whether one is relaxed or not has heaps of influence on digestion. For myself, when I had problems with digestion, I found that changing my thoughts on and my approach to life helped more than other changes.

2 litres of water a day is easy to drink. If you start with a liter before breakfast you'll be halfway there and can then increase on 2 later on. For me drinking 3 or more a day does wonders. :)

Adequate amounts of sleep helps too. I also like to stop throughout the day and simply lay down or just be still for 5 minutes and relax. This is great for overall calmness and focus no matter how busy one thinks their self to be.
:)

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Permalink Reply by Marcus Norberg on August 7, 2010 at 10:30pm

Fill that bottle up every morning and drink as much as your body allows you to before you eat anything, and try to at least put your lips to a big glass of water and see if it will come down before each meal. I find that my digestion doesn't work at all if I'm dehydrated.

It absolutely does so for me. I find that I often feel like taking lunch just to relax when I get stressed out, i.e feeling my pulse going up, finding it nearly impossible to focus, my motivation dropping etc. It's usually at those times that I get similar problems to what you are describing. Perhaps you're doing something like that as well?

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Permalink Reply by FruitBat22 on August 7, 2010 at 10:37pm

Hmmm, I hadn't thought of it like that. I am pretty stressed out with lots of things going on. I need to meditate more and just have more "me" focused time. Thanks!!

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Permalink Reply by Marcus Norberg on August 7, 2010 at 10:39pm

Great, try doing that. I'm really stressed as well, so you're not the only one.

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Permalink Reply by FruitBat22 on August 7, 2010 at 10:46pm

Oh no!!! Feel better soon!! Sending loving and positive vibes your way!

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Permalink Reply by Greenkidz on August 6, 2010 at 11:51pm

I would say that Freelee"s posts seem to be dead on. I would second her advice. no need to ditch the melons especially if they are your favorite, i think the rice and beans are your culprit. good luck!