My Acacia has arrived - more advice please!
#305766 - 04/24/07 03:35 AM
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wendyc
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So I'm going to start out slow like Heather's post recommends. 1/4 tsp 2x's per day. Should I do that for what a week? Then 1/2 tsp 2 x's per day for a week and so on? I'm VERY prone to gas from fiber supplements so I haven't been taking one for a long time. Everyone raves about Acacia so I have to try it. I just want to be sure I don't get gassy and bloated. I've read and reread the posts here about Acacia, just wanted some advice on my personal situation. Thanks all! 
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IBS-D, Acid Reflux, ???
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It's great to start slow, especially if you're prone to gas, but I don't know if you need to wait a full week. It certainly won't hurt if you want to play it on the safe side, but if you're doing okay, I think you can increase after 4-5 days. See what others suggest. Hope it helps you. (If you are d, it should definitely make a big difference.)
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Originally IBS-D for a million years!
Then IBS-A, Now a transformed slightly C
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I started out small and increased 1/4 tsp 2x day every 5 days. I'm up to 2 tsp 2x day now and never ever had any problems with it. I've been on it for 5 months now. I have had no symptoms (except for a little gas in the evenings-I can live with that) for 19 days now (IBS-A). I also take 3 peppermint caps a day, and beano with lunch and dinner. Good luck.
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I just started on it and am into my second week. I began at 1/2 tsp and up it to 1 tsp. a 5 of days ago. I did have some gas so I'm taking it slower and will stick with 1tsp 3x a day for a bit. I'm letting my body tell me when it feels so great that it's time to move on. I'm also seeing good results with more normal moves, I'm IBS-C. I don't always need as much in dosage so I'll stop when things are "normal". Life is much better these days and I'm only on day 13. Hope it helps you too. 
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Catnut IBS-C for many years, finally diagnosed in 2005. Wheat and dairy sensative.
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