Well, I'm a D, so I don't know how much I can help you with that C. But I'll give it a try.
How are you doing off the Zelnorm? I was so jealous when they came out with that stuff; I wanted something for us D-ers! But you didn't like it, eh?
I don't know what Colace is.
I also take omega-3 and omega-6 capsules (flax seed oil capsules), Sentrum Silver, and 2 calcium/magnesium a day.
I was on Acacia too, but had problems with it. I was at the maximum dosage (as I believe you are too) but didn't realize it and was increasing it even more. I had extreme gas and bloating, then I'd have urgent D at the worst times (while being waited on at the cutting counter in the fabric store, standing at the service window in the Post Office -- you get the picture). Anyway, all my symptoms went away when I cut WAAAAY back on the dosage.
How's that high dosage working for you?
The only suggestion I would have for you is to try a probiotic. Several people on the Boards here have had success with it. You might do a search, especially for "Jarro" or "Jarrow." Several of us take that kind. Here's the website: web page But if you order it, be sure to get the "Dophilus EPS" kind.
I started out taking one every midnite (you have to take it on an empty stomach), then increased it to two. I noticed an improvement in my poops; instead of being loose, they were nice and firm and fully-packed, very satisfying.  Sorry.
A probiotic contains essential bacteria that aids with good gut flora. I stopped taking them when I got real busy with the new house and was sleeping through the night, instead of getting up at midnight like I always do. Then I got a UTI, and one of the gals here asked me if I had stopped taking my probiotic! So it's good stuff to take -- and now I make a point of waking up at midnite every night to take it.
Hope this helps.
Bev
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