Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: I can do without, but I don't do nearly as well

I can tolerate all versions but inulin and FOS. Those make me feel like I'm having a heart attack from the bloating and pressure.

I don't like psyllium, as I find it really unpleasant and goopy to take, and the ones that are flavored to mask that have so many additives I don't want to use them. But the psyllium itself doesn't cause problems for me.

I do best with the Tummy Fiber, I used to like Benefiber (when it was guar gum, have not used it in years now so I don''t know how I'd like the new wheat dextrin version). I also liked Equalactin and Fibercon tablets, though I'd be taking fistfuls of them to get a high enough dose, which is both expensive and impractical.

I basically find following the IBS diet to be critical - nothing would compensate for abandoning that. But using a soluble fiber supplement (and for me, the peppermint oil capsules and the peppermint tea) give me even more dietary freedom and digestive stability. The combination works far better than just the diet, or just supplements, alone.

- H

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