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I have ibs, what fiber supplements would help? |
i'm 20 yrs old and i am almost always constipated, regardless of the amount of fiber i eat and water i drink. stimulant laxatives work but they feel harsh on my system and a week later i am constipated again. i've tried eating flax seed meal everyday and it worked but it stopped working after a few months. also, i've tried metamucil and it worked but it made me feel extremely bloated and uncomfortable even at a small dose. my doctor even prescribed amitiza for me but it had horrible side effects. would other fiber supplements generally make me feel same way that metamucil did? anybody know of any good remedies?? i bought miralax but i'm a little reluctant to try it b/c i have classes everyday and i'm afraid it'll interfere. have you just tried something like all bran (cereal)? maybe a bowl or two each day to help you. could also try those yogurts they have (like the danactive) to see if they make you regular. it may just be something you have to do each day. may make you bloated at first, but once your body gets used to it then it could be okay. could also try senna or colace. they're two stool softners that are OTC that aren't supposed to be as harsh as laxatives, but do the job. good luck. Fiber supplements might actually make your constipation worse since they absorb water out of your system. I have better luck with enemas. |
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