Peppermint caps anyone?
#32088 - 12/16/03 08:31 AM
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Kree
Reged: 10/08/03
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I started experimenting with Heather's peppermint caps for the second time a couple of days ago, and they seemed to be settling okay. Then overnight last night I woke up with a terrible stomach ache and acid reflux problems, and distinctly recognized the taste of the peppermint caps. I took some Tums and felt better, but I just don't think my stomach can handle the peppermint caps. I have two more full bottles in my room, though, and I don't want them to go to waste! Would anyone who uses them be interested in 2 free bottles of peppermint caps? I'd rather send them to one of you and have them get used! To make it fair I'll send them to whoever expresses a desire first. You can e-mail me your address at kmwahl@yahoo.com.
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The Peppermint Caps gave me the runs.but I,m going to wait
an try them again later.I had just up my Acacia so not sure which did it.has anyone out there tryed the Acacia?an how has it been for them.just asking Heather. 
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Acacia
#32259 - 12/17/03 03:53 AM
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I am about halfway through my first bag of Acacia, and I don't think it works as well for me as Citrucel, so I think I'll be switching back when it's gone. It hasn't caused me problems, but I haven't been as stable while using it. If that makes sense! 
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Gerry
#32260 - 12/17/03 03:55 AM
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Linz
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The extra soluble fibre could well have done it.
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Re: Acacia
#32283 - 12/17/03 07:31 AM
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michele
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Not sure what is causing my problems at the moment-I started tha acacia one week ago Sunday-eveything was good until Thursday than WHAM LOTS of really smelly, painful gas. I'm only taking 1 heaping spoon in the am and my fibercon pills in the pm. I have been SO bloated and stinky gassey since last Thursday. I didn't take the Acacia today to see if that helps. I don't remember eating anything "bad". Anyone experience this with the Acacia or do you guys thinks its a conciedence?
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After reading Heather's book, I wanted to cry. Not that I'm an over eater, it's just all the "junk food" that I love I had to give it, I was a donut, cookies, cakes, danish person. I read the book and I have had IBS diagnoses for almost 25 years. Yes, 25 years, I promised my Mom I would follow her advise for 4 weeks and I did, I'm now in my fifth week. In the 4 1/2 weeks I've been following the diet, I have had 3 episodes, I'm a diarrhea, cramping, labor pain IBSer, which I usually would have 4-5 in a week. That was wonderful. However I did not know how much Citracel, which is my choice of soluble fiber to take, I should be taking, I did read on her web site. I have only been taking one in the evening, how should I increase this without hurting myself. Also, when you have an attack, do you still continue taking your soluble fiber supplement and eat the "easy" list foods? I had a sever attack last night and my colon is still in quite a bit of pain this morning and I'm afraid to eat or take my fiber, any suggestions. Please e-mail me privately. Thanks
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GAS
#32299 - 12/17/03 08:30 AM
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Bevvy
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Michele, I have stinky gas all the time -- and I haven't even started the acacia yet! I don't think that's to blame. Have you tried the fennel tea? I just started it the other day, and I'm hopeful it will take care of my bloating and gas. There's a whole string of posts about it here -- check it out! (Meanwhile, if you have to blow, just step outside on the balcony and let go!) Bev 
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Hi and welcome!
You said you wanted a private email, but you didn't leave an email address, so I thought I'd just answer you here. If you want to email me, feel free: mags2003m@hotmail.com.
Go ahead and take your soluble fiber supplement. This will help you recover faster.
It sounds like you are taking the pill form of Citrucel. I don't remember how many grams of fiber are in each. You should be able to take 1 in the am, 1 in the pm at least.
Anyone else using the Citrucel pills know this? 
Hope you are feeling better soon. Make yourself some strong peppermint tea. It should help make you feel better. 
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Citrucel
#32351 - 12/17/03 09:59 AM
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Bevvy
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In answer to Mags' question: I've been taking Citrucel for several years now. It hasn't done anything for me. No wonder -- while it touts itself as "daily source of 100% soluble fiber" each capsule contains only 500mg. fiber, and taking 2 a day is nothing. Heather suggested I double the dose -- at least -- which I did, and I noticed no difference. Now I'm on acacia.
I hope that answers your question. I forgot what it was. Damn it's hell getting old.
Bev. 
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