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How long does detox last?

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Syeera said #1 Nov 24, 2009 at 1:26pm

I am on day three of my new vegan lifestyle, and this morning, all the sudden while at work, I had to run to the bathroom. It was not pretty! This is embarrassing, but I had the runs like you wouldn't believe. Since I had only had a whole wheat english muffin with almond butter, I am assuming it is a reaction to detox from meat and dairy products. So my question is... how long does detox take? Will I experience more episodes like this morning?

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Laura Freeman said #2 Dec 5, 2009 at 9:19pm

I just asked this same question in the flirting section. I'm pretty miserable as well.

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Syeera said #3 Dec 7, 2009 at 8:58pm

I never got an answer unfortunately, but I can tell you that I was fine a day after my post, and have been fine ever since. I hope yours passes as quickly! HUGS!

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Tracy Butler said #4 Jan 3, 2010 at 6:03pm

It doesn't sound like our experiences were similar; mine lasted about a week, but wasn't extreme. I think things are back to normal. We'll see!
Hope yours has passed by now. :-)

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Tania Friesen said #5 Jan 3, 2010 at 8:44pm

it depends how bad your diet has been up until you started!!! If you've gone from eating doritos for dinner to spinach salads it may take a lil longer!

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e.greenleaf said #6 Jan 3, 2010 at 9:32pm

detox can last days to weeks. it shouldn't be as bad as the first few days though...

you'll be ok! hang in there. be happy to know that all of that gunk is getting out of your body! now that there's no meat and dairy clogging you up, your body can finally clean itself.

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