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Just started taking fiber supplements and I'm experiencing a lot of gas.
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While this approach with fiber supplements works for many people it can be seen from many postings on the board this approach does not work for everyone.
Are you saying that even if I increase my fiber intake slowly, I might still get gas from it. Does that mean I could never reach a point where I can take fiber and not get gas from it?
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IBS-C, GERD, Lactose Intolerant, "Allergic" to Legumes (Soy!), Tree Nuts.
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Some people find that they cannot adjust to certain soluble fiber supplements even when they increase the dose slowly. Unfortunately, there is no way to predict who will have this problem. Like all things IBS you have to try a particular soluble fiber to see if it problematic for you. While one soluble fiber maybe problematic another may not.
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But I am confused because certain comments have been made saying-- if you feel worse the first week taking fiber- keep taking it because your body is just getting used to it and you can't give up on it without allowing it some time to work. So if I feel worse-- should I try to stick with it, or try a different kind of fiber?
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IBS-C, GERD, Lactose Intolerant, "Allergic" to Legumes (Soy!), Tree Nuts.
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Stick with it for a few weeks slowly increasing the dose.
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it seems that those who have already been on another SFS don't have a problem with acacia. Those who have never been on or tolerated a SFS are the ones who cannot bear it. I had no problems since I had been taking lots of Fibercon. If you sense you are doing fine at the lowest dose go ahead and increase a teeny bit every 2-3 days. If you are used to fiber and take well to acacia you could be at 2T a day in a few weeks.
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IBS-A for 20 years with terrible bloating and gas. On the diet since April 2004. Remember this from Heather's information pages:
"You absolutely must eat insoluble fiber foods, and as much as safely possible, but within the IBS dietary guidelines. Treat insoluble fiber foods with suitable caution, and you'll be able to enjoy a wide variety of them, in very healthy quantities, without problem." Please eat IF foods!
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