Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Yea, about the fiber

I forgot, you asked about the fiber....

I noticed last month that fiber bothered me, too. I couldn't even tolerate my SFS, without feeling sick. But, now that I have my gut filled back up again.....with potatoes (LOL!!).....I start to feel bad when I don't get enough fiber! Wierd! About the time I get really bloated up and in attack zone.....it's time to take my fiber again so I take it and then the bloat and everything goes away. I asked my doctor about it and he said that the fiber washes away all the acid.....that's why I feel better after I take it. It binds with the bile salts and keeps it from building up in my system. He thinks my gallbladder needs to come out. He thinks that bile builds up in my system and makes me all acidic and crappy feeling. I won't let him take it out. I think it would just cause more problems. I would have Chronic D forever!!! No, thank you!!

So, I don't know whether to tell you to try to eat more fiber or cut it back. When fiber makes me feel sick, I get scared of it. Because I don't like throwing up anything, let alone alot of fiber"y" foods!! I would just rather throw up puree' or liquid, I'm sure you know what I mean!!!

Michelle

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