Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Starting on a fiber supplement

Hi all. And a big thanks to Heather for this great board. I've been lurking here for a week or so. But now I need to ask a question...

I'm a 44 year old male (don't see too many men on this board). I was diagnosed with IBS D and Diverticulosis following a colonoscopy last week. One benign polyp was also removed. Been having problems for years, but the frequency and severity has gotten much worse the last year or so. For me, the worst part is the abdominal pains.

I've already been doing a lot of the diet changes that you all talk about. But I decided to try a fiber supplement after reading about the benefits. It sounded like BeneFiber might be my best choice. So I bought a bottle of it on the way home from work last night. I took one level teaspoon with a glass of water about 15 minutes before supper. (Note: the directions recommend 2 tablespoons three times a day).

I woke up at 1:30am with one of the worst attacks I have had in months.

Is this something normal when you first start a fiber supplement? Maybe I picked the wrong supplement to use? I am scared to death of trying more today.

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