Yes, I have had the same results as you with the ES. It takes a week or more for me to stop feeling like someone has scoured my intestines with a wire brush. I feel sore and bruised inside for days. I have tried taking a little each day but seem to be quite sensitive to it and the more I take, the more sensitive I become. I tried using Mag Citrate instead (the prepared kind in the bottle and it was WORSE) My only solution is to use half the amount of ES that is called for and even then I feel poorly for days afterwards. I also have a period of constipation following the use of any harsh laxatives before my system gets back to normal. I may try my next cleanse without ES at all and see what happens. Maybe with just a couple of Mag capsules and a more gentle herbal laxative. The Mag is what is supposed to relax the bile ducts and I think also the idea is to void the system completely to keep any toxins from being reintroduced. Wonder is a combo of Mag capsules and Bentonite would work as well. Some have done cleanses without ES at all and had success. Just an idea.