Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Just started diet and Acacia and need advice

Hi there!

I too, had the same initial reaction to acacia. What worked for me was starting at a much smaller dose - 1/8 teaspoon twice per day. Stay at that dose for a week, then spend a week increasing by 1/8 teaspoon. Stay at that dose for a week, etc., etc. Just go very slowly and you won't get all that bloating and rumbling!!

As for magnesium, I would suggest you try Natural Calm instead. It's a magnesium citrate supplement. Do a search on it, and lots of posts will come up. Lots of us use it for C; it works wonders and it's safe to use daily! Try taking 2 teaspoons before bed (mixed in hot water, like tea) and if that dose doesn't work, add 1/2-1 teaspoon. You should see a difference in just a few days. It's been my "miracle cure" for my C!! I take about 2-2.5 teaspoons daily.

Make sure that you are getting enough IF; too much SF will definitely make you feel full and bloated. Try eating smaller meals, maybe just 1-1.5 cups of food at a time. I eat about every three hours throughout the day, but I eat very small portions.

Give that a shot. Hang in there, and I hope you start feeling better!!

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Lisa, IBS-C (Vegan)
Stable since July 2007!
Mommy to Rhiannon Marie (Dec. 13, 2008)

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