One day I experienced the same thing. The worst cramps. My guess would be that there is blockage. And pushing that blockage through can be painful especially if it's old crud stuck to your insides. Almost like child labor. A child's head is painful. That's what I can compare the cramping to. The feeling is the same. (Child labor is much more intense) We probably have old crud the size of child's head that is being forced out with the combination of the lemon juice and the tea.

I'm not trying to scare you and this is just a guess.

Hello there! Yes that is a symptom but it isn't blockage. Are you drinking stright senna tea if you are then you need to move to maybe "smooth move" it's a bit lighter and not as harsh. Some people can't handle senna and if you are one of them then you need to move to something else. Shellycat posted something regarding this and how senna can be very harsh on your system and some people can't handle it. look back to previous posts and you will find it, it was just recently so you won't have to go back to far. I add ginger to my smooth move and that seems to help if I get any cramps at all it lightens them up alot. Hope this helps, Melanie

This is the post that shellycat posted a few days ago regarding senna. It helped me understand alot what I was feeling, know you will understand yours. Melanie






Since this has come up again, I thought I'd post this information about Senna. As much as we like to do The Master Cleanser per Burrough's instructions, sometimes we have to customize to our individual needs. Senna may not work for everyone - it's a very strong laxative. Cascara Sagrada is much gentler.

Here's a quote and the page:




Traditional or Historical Uses
Senna is a very strong laxative herb which may cause intestinal cramping if used without other herbs. It is wise to use it in combination with warming, stimulating and antispasmodic herbs such as ginger. Other appropriate herbs might include cloves, fennel, cinnamon, and coriander. When combined with these other herbs, it can even be used for children, the elderly, and sensitive individuals. It is important to realize that cathartic laxatives such as senna should not be overused because this may lead to laxative dependency and a weakened intestinal/colon condition. Dietary changes, increased water intake, demulcent and bulk laxative herbs, and relaxation techniques should be explored before resorting to cathartic laxatives.

Can also be combined with other anthelmintic herbs to expel worms



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