metamucil

paindrain

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Joined : Oct 2008

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Posted 11/10/2008 6:01 PM (GMT -5)

hello.
a few of you recommended metamucil. how many times a day do you take it? what meds are you on? do you all avoid gluten?
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ucwarrior

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Posted 11/10/2008 6:12 PM (GMT -5)

I have no problems with gluten. Metamucil needs to be added gradually for it to not cause discomfort. I take it 3x a day when flaring and once per day when in remission. I take it after a light meal with some probiotics. Try altering your dose to fit your comfort level. Your BMs will also look funny for a while but don't be alarmed.

emory

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Posts : 327

Posted 11/10/2008 6:38 PM (GMT -5)

I don't avoid gluten. I take Metamucil once a day, two heaping tablespoons. I make sure not to take it within two hours of any oral meds.

It seems to help --

Luna0

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Posted 11/10/2008 6:44 PM (GMT -5)

I take benifiber in the pill form. But sometimes pills don't dessolve right so i take the powder form of benifiber if that happens. It is more of a taste preference because it is tasteless that way.

pb4

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Posted 11/10/2008 8:53 PM (GMT -5)

It's normal for any fibre supplement to cause some discomfort (bloating/gas) but this is normal and does go away once your system adjusts which varies from person to person (took me 3 months) and that's when you increase slowly if nescessary after you've adjusted.

My GI told me to take fibre supplements daily and indefinitely and it's been about 5 yrs with nothing but benefits (after I adjusted to it of course).

:)

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