flaxseed (or fish) oil & ibs-d
#227447 - 11/26/05 01:04 PM
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jaime g
Reged: 07/27/05
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i want to try flaxseed oil for non-ibs reasons (dry skin), but i've heard of it being a laxative. in terms of it being fat, i figure i'll integrate it into *very* low-fat meals - making sure that with the oil, the whole meal is still low-fat and safe. beyond the added fat, is it likely to aggravate my ibs? are there any Ds out there with experience with flaxseed or fish oils? (i'm A, but mostly D, and my attacks are only D.) thanks.
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jaime
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Did you know that Luna Bars contain flaxseed? I haven't had a problem with the amount in the bars.
I was using ground flaxseed in my hot cereals and pancakes and as a topping for toast. I was able to tolerate about 1 tsp a day. I made the mistake once of adding 1-2 T and I had a bad attack of D. Since then, I haven't used ground flaxseed. I don't know if you would feel comfortable experimenting with something that's high in IF and known for its laxative effects - I wouldn't want you to risk an attack.
I haven't tried fish oil supplements, but I've been trying to eat more fish. Do you like canned tuna fish, sardines, or salmon?
Edited by SPASMTASTICAL! (11/26/05 01:20 PM)
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i'm a vegetarian, so i don't do fish or fish oil - i have the flaxseed oil capsules, so i wouldn't have the IF to irritate me.
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jaime
ibs-a (mostly d) // vegetarian
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I didn't mean to be insensitive! I forgot you were a vegetarian (even though it's clearly stated in your signature line  ).
I haven't tried the oil, but it's only the flaxseed that works as a laxative, right? The way you described incorporating flaxseed oil into your diet sounds like it would be safe.
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oh, maria, don't worry at *all* about the vegetarian thing - it totally doesn't bother me. 
if only flaxseed is supposed to be the laxative, then i'll give the oil caps a shot. thanks!
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jaime
ibs-a (mostly d) // vegetarian
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I have tried both flaxseed and fish oil supplements (capsules) and both seemed to give me D almost immediately. However, this was before my IBS diagnosis and starting Heather's diet, so I don't think I was careful about taking them on a full stomach. My reaction was pretty strong though.
It sounds like your being cautious, so I don't see any harm in trying. Flaxseed oil did wonders for my mother's hair, its probably great for skin too.
(I am also an "A, but mostly D, and my attacks are only D".)
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Karen
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I was taking Flax Oil and it was making me nauseated so I stopped using it. I switched to Oilsmart by Renew Life and that one made me really sick. So, I don't do oils at all anymore!! Just be careful with it and if you notice your nausea getting worse, it's from the Flax. It has been known to cause nausea in some people, according to the chick that works at my Health Food Store...
Michelle
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Flax borage oil (my fibro doc wanted me to start taking fish oil to attempt to help with the pain, but I'm a vegetarian too). Only been taking it a few days, but seems to not be causing a problem. I take one right after lunch and one right after dinner with my handful of fibro pills.
I take Spectrum Essentials Flax Borage oil essentials, each pill is 600 mg.
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I'm a "D" also. I used to take flaxseed oil capsules because I read that it was extremely beneficial due to its Omega oil, which, BTW, is the GOOD oil, and can help reduce cholesterol -- which was my goal. I took bottles of the stuff, then just got lazy and stopped buying it. Well, I have to go clear across town to the closest health food store to get it, and it's just a big pain....
I can guarantee you, it does NOT aggravate IBS attacks. I think you would be pleasantly surprised. Be sure, when you purchase it, that it's in the REFRIGERATED section; otherwise, it's rancid, don't buy it!
Bev
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I got nauseated--and this burpy fishy taste as well as gassy from the caps. Maybe they dissolved too fast?
I tried taking it straight-up, too and well, that gave me big time D and vomitting.
Kate.
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Jaime:
If you're okay with a tsp. of olive oil, perhaps substitute flax oil?
From personal experience, HEMP OIL tastes much yummier and has an excellent omega 3-6 profile. I preferred that much better.
My problem--it's too yummy!
Kate, IBS-D.
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I think flax oil only has the Omega 3s in it.
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Melissa
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been able to find it in the refridgerated section. All stores have had it on the shelf (like 5 different stores). 
What brand did you use?
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~ Beth
Constipation, pain prodominent,cramps, spasms and bloat!
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and I just got it (ordered it) but haven't started taking it. Should I not be taking it if it is just in the cupboard?
Also, I have unfortunately heard that fish oil can aggravate D in some people that I know at home that have tried to take it and haven't had sucess with it. I think the key is to find a safe way to take it and start out slow and see how your body does.
Cheers!
--Steph
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Flax Seed Oil should be refrigerated, or it can and will go rancid. Check out what Dr. Dean Ornish says in the link in a previous post of mine. I buy my capsules at the local health food store, the only place I've ever found it:
Dr. Dean Ornish
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Honestly, every single HFS owner has assured me that it does not have to be refrigerated...so they stick it on the shelf. 
Is it better to just skip it altogether since I can't find it refrigerated? I have tried many, many stores and not one refrigerates them. They insist it doesn't need to be.  They keep the oil refridgerated, but not the capsules. Could this actually be hurting me? Not just not helping, but actually hurting?
Thanks
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~ Beth
Constipation, pain prodominent,cramps, spasms and bloat!
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~ Beth
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Primrose Oil?
#227558 - 11/27/05 07:40 AM
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Bevvy
Reged: 11/04/03
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Loc: Northwest Washington State
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Beth, I wouldn't panic, but I WOULD throw it out and buy it ONLY where kept refrigerated. Are all these "many, many stores" where you are buying it reputable health food stores?
Sorry, but I know nothing about Primrose Oil.
B.
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And when I say lots of stores, I mean more than 8. Okay, one isn't reputable as it is Trader Joes...but the others are all private HFS, whole foods, wild oats.
Do I just go without? But I want to take an oil capsule!!
What's the name of your capsules, Bev? How many do you take?
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~ Beth
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Or do you guys take it right off the shelf? And refrigerate it after you open it only?
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~ Beth
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no, but...
#227568 - 11/27/05 08:18 AM
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melitami
Reged: 02/23/04
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Loc: Ewing, NJ, USA (IBS-D, Vegetarian)
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It had to be refridgerated once I opened it.
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Melissa
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I greatly preferred HEMP oil/seeds--note the seeds are IF, but if a little IF from the seeds is okay for you, then perhaps a tsp.? The omega 3/6 ratio is perfectly balanced in the oil itself.
PLUS, it tastes yummy. I used to LOVE Hemp oil on greens, etc. (It's a bit of a trigger--no, a huge trigger, at the moment) It has a nice "nutty" flavour. Hemp protein powder is also available. Hemp caps. are available and I've taken those with success in the past. I've just been neglecting my EFA's. Maybe that's a bad thing. I've never tried Hempnut butter, but it's available as a "margarine" alternative.
Just a more palatable alternative to flax oil/borage oil.
Kate, IBS-D.
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The places where I have bought my flaxseed oil and Cod Liver Oil capsules from say refrigerate after opening. The liquid flax oil is usually in a refrigerator, but the CLO is on the shelf also saying refrigerate after opening.
You should also look at the expiry dates on the bottles. I think you should usually have about 1-1/2 - 2 years from when you get it to expiry. That would be a fresh batch.
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