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But this post really has scared me into increasing the amount any more than 1 Tablespoon. I didn't want to make myself more constipated by putting more fiber into my body. 
And it's hard to reduce fiber in foods. I was worried that 30 grams of food fiber plus if I get up to 15 grams of Acacia would put me at 45 grams at least. And as Bob and Elizabeth mentioned, too much fiber can cause C.
Thanks for your opinion Linz! Always grateful for your continual support and guidance!  Do you think I should just increase the Acacia and try to decrease food fiber? Or just try to kick up the IF foods and decrease the SF foods. But, I still need my SF buffer foods and snacks. Okay, I'm getting dizzy!
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Beth, Yes, you are taking in a bit less fiber than I am, but
I weigh 160 lbs,and you probably weigh a lot less. I think
Astrochick and Bamagirl are likely eating a lot less fiber
in their food, probably 20 to 25 g's, so they can take a
whole lot of SFS. I would say increase the acacia, but
decrease the amount food fiber. The NU fiber chart has the web
address, www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/nutrition/factsheets/fiber.html
-Bob
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Any comments?
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I don't know if I'm eating more or less fiber: the mainstay of my diet is bread, about half to two-thirds of which is whole wheat. Next would be fruit (mostly raw or dried right now), after that would be plant protein (peanut butter, beans, hummus), and then at the end would be sweets, fish, chicken, and sugar in my tea. Since my diet is 80% plant based, I think I'm getting a lot of fiber for the calories I consume. Admittedly, I'm a pretty small person, so my calorie intake isn't huge!
Frankly, I think if you can have a little acacia without getting worse, you can have more. I'm taking at least 7 teaspoons a day, and I could certainly go higher (and I do if I am having any D or cramping). However, I've found that the most important variable in my C is to get enough fruits and veggies while not eating any of the bad foods (too much fat, red meat, dairy, etc.).
--AC
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Please post how you make out with this trial run- I am quite interested.
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Thanks!
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Do you always eat SF foods with your meals/snacks/fruits/wheat bread? Or just use your Acacia as your SF source!
Thanks so much!
I was in Oak Park Sunday...what a wonderful place to live!
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Hi to all fellow travellers. I am in a quandry...speaking of spasms. I currently am suffering a painful one in left side..BUT upper part..around waist and into hip...cannot bend forward OR if I do, have difficulty straightening. I'm finding it difficult to have ANY relief and certainly am restricted in moving...This has happened before, went on for a long time and then let go...DEFINITELY inner organ stuff...NOT an obvious muscle...ANYONE with this experience? 
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Hi Mrs.Fudd, Ah yes, that is your sigmoid colon saying hello.
I have that pain and or discomfort every minute of every day
unfortunately. What is happening is that the rest of your colon is functioning relatively normally and your sigmoid
like mine is not. The result is you get stool buildup there
which exerts pressure and causes the pain and discomfort in
addition to constipation. I presume then, you are C. You
should notice relief after going or farting, because you
can get gas buildup there too. -Bob
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