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#289255 - 11/07/06 02:50 PM
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Shirl
Reged: 02/19/04
Posts: 558
Loc: North Carolina
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I have had my 2nd colonoscopy today (biopsy) taken. Doc told hd that I needed to get more "fiber" now he did not tell him "what" but I am assuming metamucil, benefiber etc...
well I had been metamucil but I do suffer gas and bloating so does othe pple have a good suggestion for the to be taken that DOES not give me extra gas and bloting thanks so much
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I have good luck with generic Benefiber. The Walmart/Sam's Club version is what I have right now.
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Metamucil is known to cause bloating and gas in a lot of people, including me.
I take Acacia, and I find it OK. Before that I was taking Fibercon, it is also not gassy.
What are your primary symptoms -- diarhea or constipation? Depending on that will depend how much of what fiber you will need.
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I am C 
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Does that cause excess gas and bloating?
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Acacia and Benefibre should not cause excess gas and bloating.
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Then you'll need some more IF in your diet (once you stabilize)
The deal for me (i am also C) was that I stabilized on no IF, then started adding IF, destabilized a little, but I think it was stress, and I am back to stable again, eating some IF (from food). I also take Acacia to allow me to have the IF.
Btw, if you change your fiber supplement, make sure you don't shock yourself with a huge dose initially.
--Jerry, IBS-C
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