Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Soluble Fiber Supplements

Hello there, I was taking Metamucil caps and was so sick of all those pills - and of course the side affects of gas and bloating from metamucil - I just couldn't handle it.

I have been taking Acacia for a few months and it's great. I would recommend starting really slow taking it but the only side affect I have had as been a little bloating but not the painful gassy kind - know what I mean? I have some in a zip loc bag with me and most places I go (work or to visit a friend) I can get to a glass and a spoon so and I just mix it up. You can get some Benefiber pills I think or Equilactin (on this website) and have those for times when you are on the go. I think depending on how much fiber you are getting from foods might affect how much of the supplement you want to take. Hmm not sure and I'm not the expert on how much to get per day but I am up to 2 Tbls of the Acacia throughout the day. It's tasteless so it's just like drinking water which is a big help to my stomach anyway.

Well I'm sure others on here will have some advice on their experiences. Not everyone had done well with Acacia and some prefer others so it might be a matter of what works best for your husband.

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