fiber and bloating, need advice??
#62432 - 04/19/04 06:31 AM
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Bethany
Reged: 02/27/04
Posts: 128
Loc: Nashville, TN
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Hey guys, man it feels like I haven't been on for a while. The weather was too pretty this weekend to be inside!
I was wondering about fiber supplements and bloating. I rarely have attacks anymore, but I still can't seem to get rid of this bloating.
Do any of you notice that once you stayed on the fiber supplements the bloating gradually decreased? I started on fiber a while ago but stopped b/c I felt more bloated while taking it. And I started out very low.
I just need some advice with this darn bloating!
Thanks!! 
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Hi Bethany,
Yes, I have bloating all the time -- and I was blaming the fiber too. But I just recently noticed that the bloating seems to be worse for me when I eat something, and it doesn't matter what -- the bloat has everything to do with my tummy trying to digest the food. Ditto with the gas. 
Lately, I've been getting a lot more exercise, and that really seems to get rid of the bloating, believe it or not. I don't understand why, but it is working -- maybe because it's burning off the food that causes the bloat, I don't know....
I wouldn't stop the fiber if I were you. In fact, I'd try to slowwwwly increase it. You really need that fiber.
Bev
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I got more bloated when I first started taking fibre supplements but that went away after a while and now you couldn't get me off them! Stick at it and they'll REALLY help.
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agreed.
#62538 - 04/19/04 09:30 AM
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jenX
Reged: 08/11/03
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Loc: Richmond, VA
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i agree with Linz. i pushed through with the fiber supplement and sucked down fennel tea like there was no tomorrow, and that got me through the new fiber (and each time i upped the dose). now, i can't remember the last time i was bloaty.... even when i cheat (which i never do... ) i don't get bloaty!
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If your fiber supplement has psyllium, it is my understanding that that could be contributing to the bloating.
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Bev - I totally agree with you. Many days I think my body just doesn't like any food! By the way I am D as well. But not severe, just "soft". I could almost be A, but get the C rarely.
I can tolerate wheat and whole wheat products, and have been trying to get my fiber through eating those types of foods. I eat whole wheat breads and pastas and am fine. When I tried just eating the sourdough and french breads, I felt more bloated and gassy.
I'm just wondering, since I am eating the whole wheat foods do I need to use a fiber supplement as well.
Do you think if I did do both the wheat products and fiber supp, over time it would help with the bloating?
thanks!
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Edited by Bethany (04/20/04 06:58 AM)
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