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Posted 12/6/2011 2:35 AM (GMT 0)
Hi. I was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease in 1992. I was given Sulfasalzine which did not work. I was offered steriods, but I decided to alter my diet. My health was not very pleasant. However, compared to some people on this forum, I couldn't complain.

In 1995, I started taking enzymes (Superenzymes, Lactaid-generic equivalent, and Beano-generic equivalent). My health improved to an acceptable level. However, a few years ago, I started having a lot of diarrhea. Recently on this forum, I asked questions about surgery. Well, about a week and a half ago I started taking about a half of a tablespoon of Metamucil, then the enzymes, and then the food. I have been amazed with the results. I have taken Metamucil for years, but I have always taken it after a meal, never before.

For me, it has been a personal breakthrough. I thank the Lord for His help, and I wanted to share this information with you with the hopes that it may help someone.

Sincerely,

Thankful.
Posted 12/6/2011 3:47 AM (GMT 0)
i'm glad you found something that is working! i've never tried any fiber but my doc did just suggest some last time i was in there. do you think there's a reason why taking it before the food seems to be working for you?
Posted 12/6/2011 4:34 AM (GMT 0)
Miight sound stupid but I think it's just because it ''prapare'' the track for the meal ? Maybe I'll give it a try one day !
Happy for you ! :)
Posted 12/6/2011 4:30 PM (GMT 0)

Hi. Maybe the whole thing is psychosomatic; I don’t know. But it seems to work. Perhaps the Metamucil calms the inflammatory effect that food has and the enzymes help liquidate the food before the inflammatory effect takes place. I’m not cured, but I sure do feel better and I praise the Lord for that!

 

I’m a religious person, and I like to fast two times or so a month. After the fast, I’m guaranteed about a day of diarrhea. I’ve tried many things, but nothing has worked. about a week and a half ago, I took Metamucil after the enzymes and before the food. Although I did not have a “perfect stool,” I did not have the quick diarrhea afterwards. So I tried the same combination after every meal. I would like to see this researched as I think there is a combination here that could legitimately help some people.

Posted 12/7/2011 6:27 PM (GMT 0)
Thankful,

I was also DX in early 90's (1991) and GI#4 was the smart one that suggested I take fibre supplements daily and indefinitely, I use one called Prodiem (but the also make a laxative so it's important not to buy that one LOL) and I too have found comfort from it, that is once my system finally adjusted to it (took 3 months but was worth every bit of more bloating and extra farts) once my system adjusted, no more bloating and very little gas..hubby farts more than I do and he doesn't have a bowel disease LOL!

so glad you shared your positive experiance with fibre on the board!
Posted 12/11/2011 12:56 AM (GMT 0)
Hi pb4. I know you have found success with probiotics. I've tried them, but I have been unclear whether they have helped. Do you take a probiotic pill before, during, or after meals? Do they work better with certain types of food?

Sincerely,

Thankful
Posted 12/11/2011 3:57 AM (GMT 0)
Hi thankful,

I take Sangsters (store brand) called Sangsters ProBio TX-11 first thing in the morning on an empty stomach, the lady at the store suggested I take it first thing on an empty stomach.

....I also just wanted to mention, I take my fibre pill (Prodiem) at night about 2 hours before bed, and I iave played around with when to take it (used to take it early in the day) but found (for me) taking it a bit before bed seemed to have the most effectivness on those typical morning BM's (firming them up and a little less frequency for the rest of the day)
Posted 12/12/2011 12:36 PM (GMT 0)
it's good to hear you are doing well on this...i found your post very interesting but i had no clue what this product was so i looked it up and found some interesting information on it on Wiki...here's the link....

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metamucil
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