Strategy to stablilize
#372845 - 06/02/16 05:17 AM
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AndrewIBSC
Reged: 03/23/07
Posts: 159
Loc: PHiladelphia, PA
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Hello,
Since getting back on the EFI diet my constipation and insomnia have been relieved. I am currently taking 17 grams of Heather's acacia fiber and adding one gram every three days. At this point my stools are quite large but I still see some insoluble fiber foods in it.
The last time I stabilized I had to work up to 27 grams of Benefiber. Heather, can you please give me some guidance on should I continue to add acacia fiber? My gut tells me to continue to increase my SFS and decrease the amount of SF I am eating with each snack/meal. I am currently eating quite a lot of rice and other SF staples to cushion the IF I eat. Thank you to anyone who is stable who can shed some light on this dynamic.
Take care,
Andrew
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Hi Andrew - I think you're on the right track. Constipation often does require a high end of a soluble fiber supplement - up to 30 grams per day for some folks. There is no problem with this as long as you increase your dose gradually to avoid bloating and gas.
Since it took 27 grams/day of Benefiber, and you're only at 17 grams/day of Tummy Fiber, I would continue to increase your dose.
You can keep the soluble fiber food foundations - that can only help - and if possible carefully increase your IF intake. Do trust your gut on the balance here - if you think you need more or less, pay attention to that feeling.
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Thanks Heather! That was my gut and it helps to have someone else on the same page.
Take care,
Andrew
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