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Pages: 1 When taking fibre supplement       #75091 - 05/31/04 08:53 PM Edit Reply Quote Jerryn Reged: 02/22/04 Posts: 42 Loc: New Brunswick, Canada Hi My GI had to dilate my pyloric sphincter at the duodenum this past Friday and when I came to, he was telling me to really put a stronger effort into increasing my fiber intake-both insoluble and soluble. I told him that no matter how hard I try, I get so bloated and the pains are so intense, I end up backing off. Is it normal for someone who is IBS C to have a few bouts of D when increasing fiber intake? I'm starting slowly and he insisted that the metamucil supplement will not harm me, maybe cause a little bloating but it will go away in time. Am I just being a chicken with this pain? Does anyone else go through this-from C to D and will it even out in time? Thanks a bunch!! Jerry Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: When taking fibre supplement       #75129 - 06/01/04 05:47 AM Edit Reply Quote bamagirl Reged: 04/02/04 Posts: 1407 Loc: Alabama The Acacia here has been the mildest and most helpful thing I have done for my IBS-C!! Start in very small doses - I started with 1t x 2 daily and am now up to 4t x day but I even divide that into 3 doses. It really helps! The initial gut reaction of any discomfort will pass in about 4-5 days. It will be your biggest friend, I promise!!! -------------------- God is Faithful! Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     I wouldn't use Metamucil if you have such bloating and pain...       #75266 - 06/01/04 12:38 PM Edit Reply Quote Heather Reged: 12/09/02 Posts: 7799 Loc: Seattle, WA try a more tolerable supplement instead, and see how you do. What your doc cares about is that you're getting the fiber, the brand won't matter. - H -------------------- Heather is the Administrator of the IBS Message Boards. She is the author of Eating for IBS and The First Year: IBS, and the CEO of Heather's Tummy Care. Join her IBS Newsletter. Meet Heather on Facebook! Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Re: I wouldn't use Metamucil if you have such bloating and pain...       #75675 - 06/02/04 04:07 PM Edit Reply Quote Jerryn Reged: 02/22/04 Posts: 42 Loc: New Brunswick, Canada Thanks Heather. I think I've been here before but seem to be very forgetful Lesson learned for me. Metamucil is out!! Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Acacia has been great for me too!       #75716 - 06/02/04 06:27 PM Edit Reply Quote Ana Maria Reged: 03/24/04 Posts: 171 I started with a low dose also and it really seems to help my C. I had tried Metamucil for years and was never able to take it regularly. I know it works well for some people but it didn't work well for me. Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator     Pages: 1

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