Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Question about fiber

Hi Sandy,

When you started the Citrucel, had you been on any fiber in the past 6 months or year?

It is ALWAYS wise to start with a very LOW dose of fiber when you are just starting to use it. Heather says this in her explanation of how to use the Acacia fiber.

How much of the Acacia fiber are you using and when did you start it?

Perhaps it would be BEST if you just used the Acacia until your body adjusts to using fiber.

I am sure Heather will chime in on this conversation!

For now, to avoid the loose stools, just skip the fiber for a few days and then re-introduce the Acacia at a low dosage.

I started out at 1/2 tsp. (baker's teaspoon for exact measuring).

Hope this HELPS!!

BEST of luck to you!!

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Originally diagnosed with IBS-C in Spring, 2008. During spring to fall of 2008, had at least 10 acupuncture treatments and Chinese herbs. IBS went into remission. IBS returned in late July 2013 after taking 2 oral contrasts for a CT scan for cancer follow up. Had more acupuncture with different practitioner in summer 2014, but received little benefit.

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