Hi Gerry,
I just started on acacia a few weeks ago. I wasn't taking in nearly enough fiber. I had been on only 2 capsules of Citrucel a day -- that's nothing -- so I started on a very low dose of acacia (2 teaspoons/day). Just recently I tried increasing it to 3 teaspoons/day, but I'm having some tummy problems, and I attribute it to the increased dosage -- apparently I'm not increasing slowly enough. You're up to 2 tablespoons a day? That's great -- and it's not too much.
I don't understand the IBS either. I don't think any of us do. I too took Heather's book to the doctor; unfortunately he was not impressed; he said anyone can write a book! That's the kind of GI I was dealing with -- I SOOOO need to change doctors!
Have you had a colonoscopy to confirm the doctors' diagnosis of IBS? If not, you need to have it done.
And, Gerry, there's no need to thank me for listening to you. I get help from everyone here, just like you. We're all in the same boat, with the same symptoms and all seeking the same answers. If I can help, I'm glad to do so!
Bev 
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