Re: Having a bad night....
08/27/03 08:44 AM
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Hi Shell,
If you're like me (I also have IBS-C), I am usually extra constipated for a couple days after I take Immodium. This is why I only take Immodium when I have to be somewhere and cannot afford to have D. Maybe the constipation will continue through your trip to the beach?
As for the Citrucel, I recently just started Citrucel after my doctor told me she wanted me to stick with it until I see her in a month, whether they produce BMs or not. I had tried Citrucel a year ago and found it gave me horrible pains and D. I told my doctor this and she told me to start on a low dose and increase my dose slowly. I decided to start my fiber suppliments last week (after my vacation) and started with 2 pills a night. All last week, the only change that I noticed is that I don't have so much gas in the morning when I wake up.
This week, though, I have started taking 3 pills at night and have noticed that I don't have to strain as much when having BMs. I am hoping to start taking 2 pills in the morning and 2 pills at night next week, and if my body continues in the pattern so far, hopefully it will get better.
So my suggestion would be to start with a low dose, and although you may not see results instantly, your body might adjust to the new form of fiber that you're receiving. Hope this helps - and have a great trip to the beach! 
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- Jennifer
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