Anyone caught in this type of cycle?
#179954 - 05/18/05 06:08 PM
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ArtKen
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Loc: Brantford, Ontario, Canada
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have been dignosed with above condition some time ago, Also with a redundant colon. On occassion I get either a bit of constipation and then as I increase Metamucil it loosens but with some cramping at times.
I have to see to take immodium or Pepto Bismol & Tyelenol to ease the problem. I do have some lomotil but rather limited supply until I see family doctor next week.
Also with a redundant colon which I know means a longer and stiffer colon am I ritht to assume that this slows the process down.
I realize that some people will ask why take Metamucil one day and then counteract next time with Immodium. But I am trying to find a balance with the right amount of fibre but at same time control the other way if I have too many trips next day to toilet.
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I'm not sure if I completely understand what you're saying but I'll give it shot... you mean that increasing the metamucil is causing D, and that you're trying to find a balance between taking immodium to stop the D and taking the enough metamucil to stop the C? Is that right?
If so, I really think you should consider switching to a new SFS. Did you know that BENEFIBER is now available in Canada? I saw some at Shopper's the other day. Maybe you could try that? Also, weren't you considering switching to the Prodiem fiber? Did you ever try that?
Also - is it possible that it's the other way around? Is it possible that you're maybe taking too much Immodium or Lotomil and this is making you C? I'm not sure if you're regularly D or C so...
I just don't think it's necessary to be taking supplements to ease the side effects of other supplements, know what I mean? So I would say look into switching to a new SFS. Metamucil is psyllium which a lot of people just naturally have problems with. Look for Benefiber, and as usual I highly recommend Heather's Acacia (though I know you had that problem with the post office).
Hope this was helpful. Good luck.
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Thanks for reply. I will look for the benefibre locally or ask druggust if he can obtain.
According to advice received locally changing the dose of psyllium when constipated is not necessary the answer. I have to go with a steady dosage and still expect periods one way or the other. It is part of the nature of the diverticulosis.
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benefiber is also at Walmart, I posted to Canadians when I first saw it there a few months ago.
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Microscopic Colitis, IBS-A, GERD, Hiatal Hernia
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Psyllium is NOT a good SFS for A's. Try changing the SFS and cutting down on the Immodium.
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Hiya Linz,
I am an A and am looking for the "perfect" SFS. I tried Citrucel and Benefiber with no luck. Even with LOTS of water, it just seemed to make me more C. I thought about trying psyllium (metamucil) because I heard that it is the best at keeping you regular but I am technically an A.
I was just wondering why psyllium was bad for us Aers.
Thanks in advance 
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Dana
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If you're C almost all the time then it might help you. But as it's quite harsh, it CAN set off an A cycle, especially if you're D quite alot.
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Yikes!! Thanks so much.
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Dana
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Thanks, Linz, will have to try.
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but like I said, I only usually have D once every few weeks, and only with dairy. Evil evil cow juice!!! 
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