I'm sorry you're feeling so crappy (pun intended... I know, I'm awful...), but it's nice to have you on board. You've come to the right place.  Ask any questions you might have!
First of all, yes, you can definitely have a reaction to the soluble fiber supplement. And yes, everyone's different. There are people here on the board who take psyllium with no problems. There are people (like me) who take inulin with no problems. But I couldn't take Citrucel (methylcellulose) to save my life... I had the same problem, gas and D, from even a teeny tiny dose. Unfortunately, it's totally trial and error. A lot of people really love the acacia, though, so definitely give it a try. I would probably back off on the inulin for now! (Although, I do have to ask what kind of a dosage you were trying to take... I take FiberChoice tablets, 2g apiece, and I actually had to start at 1/2 tablet twice a day, not the 2 tablets a day they recommend.)
It took me a long time to see improvements, also. I have to ask, you're not drinking anything caffeinated or carbonated, are you? For me, that was what REALLY made a huge difference. I insisted on sipping on Coke ("it settles my stomach!"), but when I finally gave it ALL up, for good, the D settled down significantly. But if you're not - and that's great! - yes, the diet will work. It does take time. I'm still not even close to being 100% "stable", after 6 weeks on the diet, but I'm seeing a LOT of improvement... and you will too!
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