Polykaraya (fibre supplement)
#367858 - 07/21/12 03:39 AM
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hec204
Reged: 07/18/12
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Hello,
I am new to the forum - not been able to find anything on the things I was searching for, but please point me in the right direction if I've missed something!
My main question is about fibre supplements - specifically "Poly-karaya" which my doctor has just prescribed. I am living in France, so perhaps the supplements available here are different, and that is why I can't find anything on these message boards. What I'm worried about is that in the section on here about supplements, it mentions specific brands/types which should be avoided. Does any of the info apply to Polykaraya?
This is the info from the packet:
1 sachet = 10g. Ingredients: 4g karaya gum, 2g polyvinylpolypyrrolidone, 4g saccharose (= sucrose?).
Can you take fibre supplements like this occasionally (i.e. before eating out or on a particularly bad day), or do you have to take them regularly for them to work?
Also:
I have been taking medication for IBS since January when I first spoke to my UK doctor about IBS (initially Mebeverine 135mg 3x daily, prescribed in the UK, then Trimebutine Maleate 200mg 3x daily, prescribed when I moved to France as Mebeverine isn't available here). Alongside this I have also been taking enteric-coated peppermint oil capsules (0.2ml) 3x daily.
Is it normal/ok to be taking *all* these things?! I.e. mediciation + peppermint tablets + fibre supplements?! My UK doctor started me on the first tablets as soon as I went to her about IBS, and when I moved here, the French doctor just gave me the "equivalent" tablets, + added in the fibre supplements on top.
I haven't tried the fibre supplement yet, but it's been 6 months since I started the medication... I'm terrified that any change I make will result in unmanageable symptoms + ruin the stability I have (sort of) had for the past couple of months :-$
Sorry, this is rather long! If there's a better place to post my questions then please let me know!
Edited by hec204 (07/21/12 03:44 AM)
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Welcome to the board,
Karaya gum is a soluble fiber, polyvinylpolypyrrolidone is an indigestible additive used as a binder and saccharose is sucrose.
It is might be best to take this soluble fiber supplement regularly.
It is not uncommon for individuals with IBS to take a soluble fiber supplement, peppermint capsules and medication at the same time.
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Hi,
Thanks. Sorry, have only just seen your reply - hadn't got my account setup to email me notifications.
So how do I tell if polykaraya is a good soluble fibre supplement or not? I read in an intro/general section on here that some are better than others for IBS, and also that some are particulary problematic if you are prone to wind/bloating - wind/noises in my stomach/intestines are one of the worst things for me, so I definitely don't want to take anything which might make that worse!!
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I don't know this soluble fiber supplement. Perhaps it might be worth while trying a small dose to see if you have any negative effects. Go slowly and you can figure it out 
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Hello
What do you consider a small dose? The sachets are 10mg each, and the doctor said to take it 3 times a day, with a glass of water before food. Should I take half a packet 3 times a day or would that still be quite a big dose given it's the first time I'm trying a supplement?
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Sure - that is a reasonable way to start.
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