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WOW this is great! I read a lot last night.
Thanks for your help.
Do you take a SFS? My DH is suggesting I do as I can't lose more time from work for C and cramping.
THANKS again...
Maura
P.S. I do have an appointment with a GI..it's been a long wait but I am sure they have more important people to see.
My symtoms are mostly (in order)
1. Bloating
2. cramping
3. consipation.
Is there an optimal frequency of BMs per day?
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I use to take a psyllium SFS but I don't any more. It worked fine but I found I could handle my fiber requirement by diet alone. It is probably a good idea to take a SFS. You might try Benefiber or Heather's tummy fiber.
Individuals with C some times have to ramp up their soluble fiber intake and insoluble fiber from veggies and fruit. In some instance they have to get the level of fiber up to 40-60 grams per day.
There is no optimal frequence of BM per day. Abnormal stool frequency is defined as greater than 3 bowel movements per day (IBS-D) and less than 3 bowel movements per week (IBS-A);
Have you noticed whether apples, pears, grapes and their juices as well as honey and high fructose corn syrup make your symptoms worse?
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Hi Syl
I think i might try the SFS. I feel a bit stupid complaining..as I know so many are worse off I go everyday...once a day. But I don't think the volume is right and I frequently have compact BMs that are painful to move.
Then again..some days are perfect...
From everything I have read I am getting the impression that I am consuming too much ISF and hardly any SF.
Frequently I have 3 cups of raw salad a day and 2 cups of steamed brocolli. Plus an apple and 1.2 cup B. berries.
The only soluble fibre I get is 3/4 cup oatmeal and MAYBE 1/2 brown rice.
I also eat seeds and nuts and nut butters.
Other than that I eat poulty, fish and eggs.
I did once have a bad reaction to pears. I ate one a day for 3 days and ended up with terrible cramps on the third day. I was attempting to add more fruit to my diet! Pff...that didn't work.
I eat 1tsp of honey a day and I havne't noticed anything.
I can't thank you enough for helping me sort this out...I do have a fair amount of anxiety..which I know doens't help..and somedays I struggle to continue to try and get better...
Maura 
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