Fiber Poll
#82480 - 06/23/04 03:23 PM
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ibsgrl
Reged: 04/18/04
Posts: 1060
Loc: Canada
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Ok so I tried to make a poll, but that didn't work....so...
anyway
the question is how many grams total of SFS do you take in a day???? I am trying hard to stabalize, slowly increasing my dosage...but I was wondering what those of you who have just started or have been taking it for a while take. If you could just put it in the subject line with -nt- that'd be cool, or if you want to elaborate feel free.
One more thing - the BRAND of SFS, or the TYPE of Ibs (C/D/A) you have should not make a difference...RIGHT? 
Thank You! 
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I`ve been on acacia for two weeks. You can buy it here on this site. I take (one baking teaspoon- not a normal teaspoon)in morning w/bottle of water. Then same as above before dinner. I`ve had great results. Good luck!
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Laura
Keep it simple!
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there'll be much more tomorrow. many people are gone for the day. by the way, you ARE right that it doesn't matter what brand and stuff.
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Laura
Keep it simple!
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I've been taking 1 baking teaspoon of acacia twice daily with water (first thing in the morning and last thing before bed). I've noticed a little improvement, but not as much as hoped so I'm going to try to work up to a higher dosage.
I started fennel tea at night too, about 3 weeks ago, and have noticed a noticable decrease in bloating. (I'm an "A")
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~Cara~
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... and am planning on increasing every 4-5 days, as long as it continues to give me no problems.
Oh yeah, and I guess I'm technically IBS-A, although I'm primarily a D.
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Edited by twns (06/24/04 05:40 AM)
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Re: Fiber Poll
#82662 - 06/24/04 06:44 AM
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Kandee
Reged: 05/22/03
Posts: 3206
Loc: USA, Southern California
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!!!!!A LOT!!!!
I'm a severe "C"..........no D's, no A's about it.
I take between 30g to 35g of SFS daily, in the form of Acacia, Citrucel, and Konsyl.............Acacia before meals, Citrucel tabs when out or the powder at home, and Konsyl at night.
The rest of my fiber is from food and, after a year and a half, keep adding more and more insoluble fiber foods.............HOWEVER.........I know when I've over done it with the insolubles...and the gut has a way of telling you about it. That's when I slip back to more soluble fiber foods, but I never reduce my SFS. By using acacia before meals it acts as a buffer and I rarely take any antispasmodics now. It all works for me!!!
Kandee
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Wow Kandee, I can't imagine taking 35 grams - does that solve your C problems most of the time?
So far, I am taking 2-4g every other day, my stomach doesn't seem to be able to handle it every day so far so we'll see...i'm working on it slowly. I've been having so-so days so far but it should hopefully improve. Thanks for your input everyone!
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#82835 - 06/24/04 12:32 PM
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ibsgrl
Reged: 04/18/04
Posts: 1060
Loc: Canada
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ok, turns out they don't print the details very clearly on the SFS box I have. I went to the website and realized I was actually taking 3-6g of soluble.
Now I have question. The SFS I am taking (Metamucil) contains exactly 3g of soluble and 3g of insoluble PER SERVING. Now wouldn't that in effect just cancel one another out? Hmmm....
And although there is 6g of TOTAL DIETARY fiber per dose, I only count the 3g's of SOLUBLE, right?
Sheesh its difficult figuring this all out! 
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They don't cancel eachother out silly!
All I know is that I remember reading a post from Heather - and you're right - you ONLY count the 3 grams of soluble towards the goal of 12-15 grams. It took me forever to figure everything out, and I still get confused sometimes! Good luck!
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Re: Fiber Poll
#82940 - 06/24/04 05:40 PM
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Kimmy
Reged: 06/02/04
Posts: 76
Loc: Upstate New York
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I take 6g Citrucel every day (Fibercon when I'm not home)and I eat lots of soluble fiber each day. I'm IBS A but was mostly C after starting to the diet (adding as much insoluble fiber as I could comfortably tolerate helped the C). I've been feeling pretty good on this regimen.
Hope this helps!
Kim
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I take 3 grms benefiber twice a day and also eat oatmeal, 2 slices of wheat bread & 1/2 c applesauce, EVERY DAY, plus whatever fiber I get from other foods. Word of difference! Oh yeah, used to be IBS D till I eliminated caffeine then became IBS C, now although I know I still have IBS it seems to be under control if I really stick to the low fat diet. Not total low fat by any means, but just not too much fat. Still room for Tofuttis and a few cookies and my regular mayo. 
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Right now I'm taking one and a half servings of Metamucil(split into 2 times), slowely working my way up. I'm IBS-C by the way.
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I started with 1/2 tsp. Acacia twice a day. Then went to three times a day. Now I'm at 1 tsp morning and afternoon and then 1 1/2 at bedtime. (I thinks that's about 6 grams a day)
Leigh
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