Sorry to vent. Am feeling crappy

[rawwannabe]

Sorry to vent, but I feel as if I have the flu. Could actually be the flu, but more likely detox. Is this what it feels like? Achy muscles, fatigue and general lethargy. Slightly swollen glands too. I'd appreciate your feedback. Thanks.

[Jay]

With me detox was more like headaches and feeling tired, but it's different for everyone. I have read these same symptoms that you described in other people's posts, so it is probably detox... but I'll let other more experienced people answer this one...

hang in there, I know you feel bad now, but you'll probably feel much much better after a day or two!

Hug,

Joke

[Rawkinlocs]

I experienced flu-like symptoms after I had my first colonic done. It lasted for about a day and a half and then I was better.

My raw food coach, Nora, told me when I have any symptoms of detox it's best to eat as lightly as possible avoiding fats (nuts, avocados, etc.) and just eating mainly juicy fruits and light salads to help speed things along. Otherwise, she says the symptoms may last longer. If you could avoid eating altogether and just drink water, that'd be even better. Or perhaps do a juice fast during this time. But one of the worst things you can do is to take medications to stifle the symptoms! Get as much rest as you can as your body heals when you're sleeping/resting.

I also found that doing enemas when having such symptoms helps as well to move the toxins that may be in the bowel area out.

Hope you feel better soon!

[smasty]

It sure sounds like detox to me!! Rawkin is right...your first inclination will be to "feed the cold" or go for cooked comfort foods...don't do it!! Eat light and rest...rest...rest! You'll emerge in a day or two feeling great!

[Veganmama]

SOunds like detox to me also, my glands always go up when i'm detoxing

[vegbaby]

SOunds like detox to me also, my glands always go up when i'm detoxing
Rawwannabe, I'm so sorry you're feeling bad. I, too, experienced flu symptoms after I thought I was over my detox, but I realized it wasn't the flu when it went away in less than 24 hours, but it was EXACTLY like the flu.

Also, my glands always get swollen right away after eating cooked food after having been raw for awhile. Or should I say "always used to get swollen" ... :)

Melanie

[rawwannabe]

Thank you all so much for your input. I went for a lovely massage last night, came home, drank several glasses of water, and went to bed. Am feeling better today! Thanks again. Y'all are a wealth of inspiration.