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how much Benefiber are you taking? it's quite possible you're not taking large enough doses. if you think your dose is fine, then you may need to consider an new type of fiber. just because it's not giving you adverse reactions doesn't mean it's working! if you're still having watery diarrhea, something is going on...

are you sure you've cut out all triggers?? no dairy? no coffee? (that's one people are reluctant to do... we get to be coffee addicts. believe me, life is still tolerable without coffee! even better if your diarrhea goes away!)

using a stool softener -- why would your doctor recommend that? did you used to be constipated?? if you're having watery diarrhea, you don't need anything softened. diarrhea can be tricky... sometimes you're in there struggling to get your tummy empty, feeling like you have to go but can't ('cause you've gone a million times already!). that doesn't mean you need to loosen your stool more!

at times like that, it really helps to use a hot water bottle on the tummy and drink some peppermint/fennel/chamomile tea. buy some Equalactin and see if that helps-- just chew up a couple when you feel the attack coming. has your doctor prescribed anything to stop the contractions once your diarrhea starts? there are several different drugs that may help.

i want you to know that you don't have to live with that diarrhea like you've described! i used to feel that way for so long... i never believed it could get better, but it can! make sure you're not cheating in any way.... because ya can't lie to your intestines! up your dosage of soluble fiber (slowly) and give up all the triggers. you should notice an improvement. if not, switch to a new soluble fiber supplement (try acacia. i love it!).

good luck. hopefully you'll feel better soon...

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