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Citrucel & cramping
#300404 - 02/21/07 11:18 AM

hms05

Reged: 09/14/06
Posts: 33

I recently switched my fiber supplement from Metamucil (caused gas) to Citrucel. While the gas is better I've been having some cramping. I'm not having any D or C, just some mild cramping.

Could it be the Citrucel? I'm only taking 2 caplets per day and have been taking it for a month maybe.

Thanks for any input!

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#300512 - 02/22/07 11:11 AM

Lisa Marie

Reged: 07/17/06
Posts: 1566
Loc: Lakewood, CO

None of those SFS ever worked for me; they always made me feel worse. Acacia is the only one that hasn't caused me any side effects.

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#300521 - 02/22/07 12:16 PM

Syl

Reged: 03/13/05
Posts: 5499
Loc: SK, CANADA

Citrucel contains methylcellulose, a SF, which is suppose to produce less gas than say SF containing psyllium. You might try removing it from you diet for a couple of days and see if the cramping decreases or disappears.

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