Are some people unable to tolerate fiber supplements?
#15635 - 07/30/03 12:47 PM
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Judithg
Reged: 07/14/03
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Loc: California
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I've been off supplements for almost a week, and I feel a little better. I still have a lot of gut pain, but I'm more functional than I was. And I'm quite regular at this point (usually on the C side). So is it possible to just do the diet and get sufficient benefit? I feel I'm eating very healthily and safe at the moment. Of course, there is still that pain.
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Hi Judith - I can only speak from my experience, but the additional fiber supplement alone made all the difference in the way I felt. I started it when I was at my worst and swear by it. I'm more IBS-C, too, and it's amazing the difference it makes. Even when I'm having a bout of diarrhea, I'll take 1 additional caplet and it helps alot. Good luck.
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Georgia--Thanks!! How long did it take you to get used to the additional fiber? I started with a tiny dose, and it still really has messed me up. I've had a lot of D, which is so unusual for me, and the stomach pains and bloating have been nearly unbearable at times. With C, I don't ever get that much pain and discomfort. Interested in hearing what's worked for you and others.
Thanks--Judithg
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Hi - Some people do find that they just don't tolerate them, and they can get the soluble fiber basis they need from foods alone.
Other than starting with a small dose, try a wide variety of brands - Benefiber, Equalactin, FiberChoice, Citrucel - and try powders and pills. Sometimes this makes a big difference.
I find peppermint tea the best thing for pain.
- H
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I think you said you are gluten intolerant, is that right? The only supplement I know of that is for sure gluten fre is benefiber. Be careful! Post on celiac.com and delphiumforums.com to find out what supplements are GF...you can also do a searh on celiac.com.
I had a VERY hard time with supplements...I haven't been on one in a LONG time (sorry Heather, but it's true). I would also like help in this area! Is this a celiac realted problem...?
Good luck!
*hugs*
Ruchie
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Hi; YES, I find I do much better without supplements as well. I would rather eat the breads and such than rely on pills. You can choose supple, foods, and/or both depending on your system.
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Hi ruchie; i DON'T HAVE celiacs but I can't tolerate suuple. either, I have them on occasion only now.
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Ruchie--Are you celiac or just gluten intolerant? Could make a difference in how you tolerate supplements, I would think. Good to know about Benefiber--as far as I can tell it may be the only one that's for sure gluten free. Although my homeopathic doc told me a few years ago about a psyllium fiber supplement that is gluten free--but I can't take psyllium at all!
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Heather--Does it make sense to get stabilized and then try experimenting with the supplements?
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