constipation and Konsyl ( psyllium fiber)

Hi, This is the first time i have had to deal with constipation. I usually have diarreah. I have had it about 2 weeks. I have really painful gas  and bloating as well. Has anyone used psyllium fiber ( Konsyl). My Gi said to use it and but said it wasn't that tasty. Any ideas on how to make it taste better? and how soon does it work. I want to try to time it right so i am not at work.

thanks for any suggestions.

Are you still on the enemas? The constipation is part of the healing pattern where the inflammation is now limited to a lower portion of the rectum.

Keep up the enemas and add the fibre. Make sure you're eating enough during the day and drinking enough fluids. I take my fibre (psyllium capsules) after eating.

You might also ask the doc for an antispasmodic to help with some of the spasming/cramping from the gas.

HOpe you feel better soon,
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Some fibers ferment and cause gas. Even the "no gas" varieties (e.g., Citrucel smart fiber) gave me gas when my colon was very hot. Now with some relief from 5-asa oral and rectal, I have been tolerating the fiber. Borderline constipation is still an issue though.

I also have poor absorption of bile salts due to missing part of my terminal small intestine. This left me with diarrhea even after the 5-asa had cleared most of my colon. The drug Colesevelam binds the salts, but really increases the constipation. I am trying to find dosing schedules of rectal meds and maybe every other night Colesevelam and 3x daily fiber tablets and plenty of fluids that will let me find the good spot between diarrhea and constipation.

The constipation is not pleasant, but I can at least work, where this was problematic with chronic diarrhea.