do they really work? does all that weird stuff really come out???

Yes! Try Miralax, it used to be in pescription form, but now its OTC, which makes it so much better! Yes, they really do work. Yes, if you use the right one. I used Dr Natura. You can go to this web site and find out loads of info. I do it every year. Yes they really do work and you can purchase an inexpensive herbal colon cleaner at Walmart.....there is also a home made cleansing that involves drinking coca cola with olive oil and lemon juice at bedtime, then waking up and drinking milk of mag. That will clean you out and my husband took it about one month ago and sat in the bathroom for about two hours that day. Results, flatter stomach and much needed gas relief. Good luck! You may want to try something that is a little less harsh on your body. Arbonne has a great, natural Detox Tea with a unique blend formulated with herbs to help cleanse and eliminate toxins from the body. The international blend of botanical ingredients contains herbs that support the normal function of the liver, kidneys and the blood, while supporting toxin elimination. The key ingredients are milk thistle, couch grass root, sarsaparilla root and burdock root that assist in the natural cleansing and detoxifying process of the liver and kidneys. If you're open to trying a free sample, I'll be happy to send you a packet.