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Posted 8/26/2013 2:03 PM (GMT 0)
I was dong a search on Metamucil and came across a post on H W  but now am unable to find it. I take Metamucil for years without it I have trouble going. The old label told you not to takes it two hours before taking meds or two hour after  because it would push the med through your system too fast. The new label says nothing about this. Web Md says  to follow the 2 hour rule but may be a old link  different links say different things.I take mine in he evening and am finding my sleep is being disrupted by waking to pee.I take meds at 5 and metamucil at 7. A post I read on HW says it  is a food and meds can be taking with it  web md and other sites say different things. Metamucil's site I can  only read the 1st  page of ? and answers and no info there.

 

Thanks, Linda

Posted 8/27/2013 3:20 AM (GMT 0)
Make sure you're taking Metamucil with sugar. The sugar free varieties all contain aspartame. It's a very dangerous chemical that elicits a sweet taste, but it's actually the chemical they use to create formaldehyde, so be careful.

Back to your questions at hand, hoping others can advise you.
Posted 8/27/2013 6:13 PM (GMT 0)
Dear Marsky,

I saw under a different thread that you were dx twelve years go with Rectal CC.  I recently underwent a right-hemi-colectomy back in May of this year.  My gallbladder was removed a year prior.  I had a Tubulovillous adenoma with high grade dysplasia.   The surgeon removed 12 inches and 27 lymph nodes that were non-malignant.  Up till a couple of weeks ago, I was coasting along regarding digestive issues and then started with the immediate diahrrea. 

I am always scared to death that another growth is popping up as I am typing this.  Since it has been so long since you had your resection, have you been suffering with bile salt diahrrea. 

Also, you mentioned you have had clean scopes which is great.  Have you ever had anyone explain to you if polyps are slow growers and that it will be alright to wait a year until my next colonoscopy? 

I do not know how to combat this new diahrrea situation.  Any input would be so much appreciated.  I am feeling so depressed and alone right now...not knowing how to rectify this and always thinking it is some type of cancer returning.  Your input would be very welcomed.  I'm hoping to hear from you.

Thanks in advance

Laurie

Posted 8/27/2013 6:36 PM (GMT 0)
Marksy yes I am nt doing the sugar free. Do you take meds about the same time as metamucuil or do you wait the 2 hour time frame.
Posted 8/29/2013 9:42 PM (GMT 0)
Sorry if I gave the impression I take Metamucil, my husband does. And it greatly helps him (diverticulosis).
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