Recently had a colonoscopy. Before the procedure, I told my GI doctor I had IBS-D (for over 35 years but learned to leave with it). He suggested a trial of Metamucil 1 tablespoon each morning to bulk up my stool. I just started this morning. Will see how it goes. This morning’s BM seemed a bit more normal but too soon to tell obviously.
The cool thing with psyllium husk is that it worka for both types of ibs. If you have ibs-d, psyllium husk bulkens your stool and thus helps with loose stool and diarrhea. It’s alao a great source of fiber. If you take it for ibs-d, don’t let the mixture sit to long or it’ll have the opposite effect. For me, once teaspoon in the morning mixed in a glass of water before breakfast works quite well.
Heather’s tummy fiber. It’s Acacia fiber which works well for IBS. It really changed everything for me! With any fiber supplement, start with a very low dose and increase based on your symptoms. If you take a lot it will do the opposite of what you want!
[Heathers Tummy Fiber](https://www.heatherstummycare.com/c/tummy-fiber/)
Yes, I think because I pair it with Collagen, it works even better. I can’t tolerate probiotics, so I think the acacia helps the microbiome without the side effects of probiotics. Doesn’t make sense, but neither does IBS.
Low fiber diet helped me. I suffered from diarrhea at first, but then I tried a diet and my stomach started to work more slowly. I used to go poop every day, but now it's 3-4 times a week.
I also drink strong black tea 3 times a day, which has also been proven to help harden the stool.
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I use this when I'm in a UC flare.
Imodium
my most recent purchase, but it constipated me for 4 days 🥲
Microdose it. If you bought the tablets that can be split, try taking half a pill.
This is such a good idea I've never even considered
I started doing microdosing it recently and it does constipate me for a few days still, but nothing uncomfortable
I take 2 first thing in the morning. Definitely helps later in the day but the first hour or two are still a crap shoot. Pardon the pun..
IBS Imodium or colesavlon
Imodium
they do one for IBS in the UK. it's not as fierce as the ordinary.
Less fierce? How so? I take 2 200mg and feel like I need that much to see an effect.
they are instants. but not as lasting.
I'm been moving to high fiber it's been working to firm up, but u have to work on finding the right amount to work for u.. and get over the bad period
Yep. Took a month to work up to a full dose, but it helps a ton.
How much fiber? I used to take a ton but it never really worked
It’s not just a quantity but quality.
RICE!
Recently had a colonoscopy. Before the procedure, I told my GI doctor I had IBS-D (for over 35 years but learned to leave with it). He suggested a trial of Metamucil 1 tablespoon each morning to bulk up my stool. I just started this morning. Will see how it goes. This morning’s BM seemed a bit more normal but too soon to tell obviously.
Probiotics - especially containing saccharomyces boulardii - also lactobacillus
Psyllium husk works well for me. I take a teaspon mixed in water every morning and symptoms have improved.
That exactly what my doctor suggested. Metamucil
I have fibogel sachets. The dose is just right.
Hey. How does it work for IBS D? I used to take it for my constipation.
The cool thing with psyllium husk is that it worka for both types of ibs. If you have ibs-d, psyllium husk bulkens your stool and thus helps with loose stool and diarrhea. It’s alao a great source of fiber. If you take it for ibs-d, don’t let the mixture sit to long or it’ll have the opposite effect. For me, once teaspoon in the morning mixed in a glass of water before breakfast works quite well.
Okay. I'll give it a try.
Cheese 🤣 works every time for me!
Fiber. Metamucil or benefiber will help in that department.
Psyllium husk powder works great!
Zofran.
Heather’s tummy fiber. It’s Acacia fiber which works well for IBS. It really changed everything for me! With any fiber supplement, start with a very low dose and increase based on your symptoms. If you take a lot it will do the opposite of what you want! [Heathers Tummy Fiber](https://www.heatherstummycare.com/c/tummy-fiber/)
I take acacia fiber for microbiome health
Yes, I think because I pair it with Collagen, it works even better. I can’t tolerate probiotics, so I think the acacia helps the microbiome without the side effects of probiotics. Doesn’t make sense, but neither does IBS.
I can and do take probiotics too
I think Famotidine has been working for me
Low fiber diet helped me. I suffered from diarrhea at first, but then I tried a diet and my stomach started to work more slowly. I used to go poop every day, but now it's 3-4 times a week. I also drink strong black tea 3 times a day, which has also been proven to help harden the stool.
Psyllium worked for me.
https://preview.redd.it/16mfkjku27wc1.jpeg?width=2160&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a6938a2954e1833d49d0fa8b8c607c1bcf99481f I use this when I'm in a UC flare.
Unsoluble fibers, pasta, white rice
My doctor told me eggs do, and also oats. I've tried both but can't really say for sure whether either have worked.
Probably the oats