Flax seeds soaked or unsoaked for constipation?
#269169 - 06/13/06 12:40 PM
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lorien
Reged: 05/15/06
Posts: 65
Loc: Wales, U.K
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Hi,
Has anyone tried soaking whole flax seeds to help with constipation? If so, have you used them after soaking for a few hours, or unsoaked in a glass of water?
Thanks for any feedback!
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Have you tried grinding the flax seeds and sprikling it on various foods, and smoothie drinks?
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Hi Gracie,
Yes, I've used ground flax seeds for years, but can't take them at the moment. They are apparantly best taken this way for the oils.
Taking them whole is good for constipation because when in water they swell and become slippery.
I've read that it's best to take a tablespoon a.m and p.m in large glass of water ~ unsaked. I find it impossible to take like this and so soak them instead.
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I tried soaked flax once. It was alright but I like it ground. I'm not IBS-C so I really can't give you more info.
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Hello there,
I been using flax seed in water with about 5 prunes for IBS-C and it helps me with the C but my abdominal pain seems to always be there. What can I do about the pain? I even had to quit my job because of the pain. I need help !!!
Thank you,
Abi
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Try Zelnorm - it is great to relieve the pain.
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Hi,
Maybe the prunes are too much for you? I think they may be a more acidic fruit?
Flax soothes the GI tract but prunes may be an irritant.
Good luck!
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Hello there,
I thought about that before, but the prunes together with the flax are helping my C a lot. I don't want the pain, but if I don't stay somewhat "regular", the pain gets worst.
Any ideas??? Are you IBS-C? Thank you so much for the info...Abi
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Have you tried the Acacia? Some people on here swear by it. I haven't tried it, but I'd like to soon.
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The other night I had about 10 large prunes and the next day I had bad stomach crapms (no bowel movement though  ). I read that prunes contain some amount of sorbitol which can cause bloating and cramps for people with IBS.
Anyone had the same experience?
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IBS-C, bloating, cramps
pregnant 
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I TOTALLY agree! A doctor once suggested I try prunes and they made me feel awful!! Lots of bloating, pain, and gas!
Lisa, IBS-C
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Lisa, IBS-C (Vegan)
Stable since July 2007!
Mommy to Rhiannon Marie (Dec. 13, 2008)
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Im a new member who also suffers with IBS. and punes are definitely more laxative, I would not take them.
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My mom swears by prunes...and it seem more natural than taking Zelnorm or Miralax. But then again, she doesn't have IBS....just constipation at times.
Maybe the prune juice would be less bloating, gassy, and painful?
I bought a box of prunes and a bottle of juice, and they've been sitting in my fridge and cupboard for months because I'm afraid to take them because of everything you mentioned. But I remember years ago, they worked great. Back when IBS wasn't so bad.
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IBS-C with pain and bloat
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...but what if you want the laxative effect of prunes for the constipation?
Welcome to the boards, Karen.
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IBS-C with pain and bloat
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...I tried my first dose of Natural Calm last night (there's another thread somewhere around here about that), just 1/2 teaspoon, and this morning I had my first "normal" BM in almost THREE WEEKS! whoo hoo!! Perhaps you want to give that a try, Jordy? I mixed it with my sleepy time tea; WAY better than those nasty prunes...
Lisa, IBS-C
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Lisa, IBS-C (Vegan)
Stable since July 2007!
Mommy to Rhiannon Marie (Dec. 13, 2008)
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Actually,
#280287 - 08/29/06 10:24 AM
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Jordy
Reged: 08/12/06
Posts: 2095
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I was one who was promoting the Natural Calm! 
Glad it worked well for you!
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IBS-C with pain and bloat
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Ooops!
#280296 - 08/29/06 12:14 PM
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Lisa Marie
Reged: 07/17/06
Posts: 1566
Loc: Lakewood, CO
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Sorry - trying to keep track of too many conversations at once! I should clarify that although I DID have a mostly normal BM today (and by "normal" I mean no more "pebbles"), I still feel pretty C. Does it take several days? Should I increase from the 1/2 teaspoon I took last night? I'm a little gassy this afternoon, but I think that's just due to the C.
Lisa, IBS-C
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Lisa, IBS-C (Vegan)
Stable since July 2007!
Mommy to Rhiannon Marie (Dec. 13, 2008)
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I would say don't try them - I ate 6 prunes in two days and bloating, cramps are back!
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