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Posted 3/12/2013 11:32 PM (GMT 0)
i guess they are just like any fermented food that has probiotics. you can ferment anything really. i've never tried the brand so i don't know if they taste good or not.
Posted 3/13/2013 1:01 AM (GMT 0)
I do the same soup but add a TBSP of celtic sea salt to it as well.

I always get confused on the Pseed powder. Can you take it while bleeding? I worry I'll do more damage but I can also see that it could help make things smoother etc. Any thoughts on this?
Posted 3/13/2013 1:07 AM (GMT 0)
I went though a phase where I ate tons of fermented foods. I didn't notice any improvement unfortunately. It's great if it works for you!!
Posted 3/13/2013 9:17 AM (GMT 0)
Out of everything I'm doing, I'm a strong believer that everyone should give psyllium seed powder a chance, especially when flaring. I credit starting it with pulling me out of my last flare. When flaring I try to follow more of a paleo diet but when I'm doing better just eating gluten/dairy free along with the rest of my routine seems to be ok.
Posted 3/13/2013 9:59 AM (GMT 0)
Benji, I bought an off brand of metamucil. You think that works? It was my first day yesterday. Of course I didn't feel any different. Had bad d this morning. How long did it take until you noticed improvement?
Posted 3/13/2013 10:23 AM (GMT 0)
I believe metamucil has more of the husks than the seed. The husks are mostly insoluble fiber, I've found that when I'm flaring it will increase my diarrhea.

I saw slight improvement within a few days of taking the full dose. From there on the improvement but was consistent but gradual.
Posted 3/13/2013 12:01 PM (GMT 0)
Oh well that sucks. I don't know which brand to get then because it doesn't say it clearly if it's husks or powder. It looks like powder and I thought I couldn't go wrong with it.
Posted 3/13/2013 12:20 PM (GMT 0)
This is what I use...

www.bulkherbstore.com/Psyllium-Seed-Powder_Organic
Posted 3/13/2013 11:40 PM (GMT 0)
I find psyllium seed powder bulks up my D but somewhat superficially. It hasnt really seemed to steadily improve things, but, I suppose it may be, just slowly. Ive never been too regular with it bec it takes like ass, and Ive always thought youre supposed to stagger it with meds, so it makes it less doable. Anyway, just slugged a bunch.
Posted 3/13/2013 11:43 PM (GMT 0)
Benji- Did you notice that regular use was key, or was intermittent use also beneficial for you?
Posted 3/14/2013 6:13 AM (GMT 0)
I had to use it regularly for it to help me.
Posted 3/14/2013 5:00 PM (GMT 0)
Benji-

So are you completely avoiding carbs right now? Even in remission? Would you ever try to get them back in in any context? Or are you just strictly avoiding gluten?

thanks
Posted 3/14/2013 5:10 PM (GMT 0)
I was given Fybogel back in 1988 on discharge from hospital after my only full pan colitis flare. It is ispaghula husk. Is that the same? Would not want to take it now though as it is full of flavourings and colourings. As I never get constipation since that time, I would fear any fibre. Interesting though that it might help.
Posted 3/14/2013 5:22 PM (GMT 0)
Ispaghula is the same as psyllium, but, no the husk is not the same as the seed powder. One is insoluble, one is soluble.
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