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For now, since I was never able to take soluble fiber supplements (even in really small amounts) It always increased the pain and the bloating. My naturopath (who aften suggests soluble fiber supplement) told me that it won't be a good idea for me (not for now).Therefore, she suggested that I soak flaxseeds in water for hours. After, to strain them and to drink the water. This way I only have the soluble part of the flaxseed. She told me that it is a gentle way to start adding soluble fiber. She even uses this method with babies who suffer from constipation. When I'll be able to take the maximum dose that she suggested (4 tbsp per day), I'm going to start acacia.

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I'm at the 3 tbsp per day and i'm still constipated. I know that it's not enough soluble fiber. The pain is a little less intense. I'm tring to introduce slowly a bit of insoluble fiber to help with the constipation.

I really think of triing the acacia. BUT like I said before, I'm SCARED or feeling worse!!

I read many posts on the board and I have the feeling that acacia gave better result with IBS-D? Am I right? Can it REALLY helps with my major symptoms which are constipation, pain and spasms!!!! I read posts from someone who takes acacia and need to incorporate metamucil too to reduce constipation. I don't want to take metamucil!!! Am I going to have good results on my constipation, pain and spasms with acacia alone?
I finally found how to eliminate bloating and gas!!!! I feel so good without it! Will acacia makes bloating and gas come back??? This is something that I WANT to avoid at all cost!!!
Again, I'm a scared about it!!!!!
Any advices from IBS-C people!!! please!!!
Thanks! Byebye!


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