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Hi - Welcome to the board. Usually as bowel function improves pain decreases, so hopefully that will change for you very soon. H2 may well be right on the money, and that increasing your soluble fiber (especially if you were not eating much of it before, and especially if you've started a supplement) may be something your body has to adjust to. You might make sure you're starting the supplement at a small dose (1t twice daily) and eating small portions of foods frequently. Staying active and (if possible) exercising should help your bowels adjust and stop the spasms.

Also, try drinking lot of strong hot peppermint tea. It's a smooth muscle relaxant and painkiller and can really help. If you have upper GI problems use fennel, ginger, or chamomile tea instead.

Best,
Heather

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