Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | 1st Attack After 9 Months on Acacia

I have been on Heather's wonderful acacia for about 9 months. I am up to 3 tablespons a day and have been for about 6 months. While my initial attack was terrible and I lost 10 pounds and suffered severe bloating and D followed by C after a few months I was able to eat almost anything without an attack. And I mean popcorn, icecream, an occasional glass of wine or cup of cafeinated tea and even chocloate. Then on July 2nd I had two cups of beer at a party and felt fine. The next day there was another party and I had cup of beer. I also had smores and smoked kilebasa and all the usual junky foods. I didn't feel so great that night and had D a few times but was fine the next day. I figured it was some bad food as my family didn't great either. A few days later, having felt fine the previous days, I had an icecream sundae, the same one I've had for years and wham! I almost instantly felt terrible, was gurgling and feeling naseous and I had terrible diarhea most of the night. The next morning I felt fine and had my acacia and some apple sauce. By lunch time I started feeling bloated after a bowl of hot instant oatmeal and some pretzels and realized that I must be in the midst of an attack. I am guessing the beer got me started. So my question is this. Do I stick with the same acacia dose or cut back and work back up gradually. Right now anything I put in my stomach bloats me. I plan on going back to the what you can eat when you can't eat anything diet until the bloat is gone but I'm not sure about the acacia component. Also wouldn't you know, my health food store ran out of acacia and I am almosy out. What is the closest supplement to acacia that you can buy in the stores? I order some online but it won't get here in time I fear.

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