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Thanks for the update, I started taking one in the am and one in the pm and I'm going to do this a few days than gradually work my way up, if 3 french fried and a cookie, gave me an attack, I like to be very cautious changing anything.
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Hi Cheryl, I have diverticulosis and used to take fibercon as well. When your hubby has an bad attack, what does he take? My doc gave me flagyl, which WORKS! Bev 
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I know I'm a little late replying, but if you don't have any takers, I'd like to try the peppermint caps...? Anywho-- back to studying!!! 
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#32652 - 12/18/03 11:28 AM
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Thanks, Heather, but I looked all over last night and couldn't find my invoice. I'm afraid it accidentally got thrown out. 
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If you email me your full name and what your shipping address was, I can track your order that way.
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Re: Acacia
#32657 - 12/18/03 11:41 AM
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Hi there - Acacia and cholestyramine are not interchangeable. Cholestyramine is a prescription drug that binds bile acids to prevent them from irritating the intestines. It's usually given to people who have had their gallbladders removed. I would definitely talk to your doc about this med, tell him you stopped taking it, and about the sudden pain you had.
You can take both cholestyramine and acacia - they won't interact negatively, and they do totally different things in your gut.
Best,
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I take two of the 2 gram powder packets a day. Should I take more? When do you take it? What about acacia? Thanks.
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Hi - there's info on all the different supplement, dosages, equivalents, etc. here web page
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Re: Citrucel
#32725 - 12/18/03 06:56 PM
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I was taking the caplets, and they're only 500mg. each. The powder packets have a lot more fiber!
Heather recommends, "For the powders (Acacia, Citrucel . . . [etc.], start at 1 teaspoon twice a day, working up to 2 tablespoons twice a day, or the equivalent of 10-12 grams of soluble fiber per day." See her section on supplements in this website.
I just started the acacia yesterday; I had tried doubling-up on my dosage of the Citrucel capsules but noticed no difference. I'm sure the acacia will do the trick; I started at the dosage Heather recommends and will gradually increase it as she suggests. The woman knows her stuff; I don't think we'll let her move to England, eh? Bev 
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Re: Acacia
#32730 - 12/18/03 07:32 PM
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Thank you Heather for the very good information.
I think I will cut back on the cholestramine but
not stop taking it. It's such a nuisance to take
but now I can see that I need to talk to a doctor
and not just stop taking it completely.
Thanks Again!
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