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Posted 11/10/2011 6:28 AM (GMT 0)
I just took my 2 tbsp now after not having done it for a couple weeks. Feels great to be back on it. What a noticeable difference!
Posted 11/10/2011 3:41 PM (GMT 0)

neekap said...
Does anyone know how long it should take before this powder starts to have an effect?


I started using Psyllium seed power back in early November 2009 when I was having about 12 stools a day. It took about three weeks before I was down to about 6 stools a day and then it took about a week and a half longer to get down to 3 stools a day. I didn't see much stool count improvement after that in that I stayed in the 2-3 stools per day range. Most of my bleeding was gone in about 4 and a half weeks. I was also doing multiple varieties of probiotics during this time and the improvement may have been associated with their usage as well.

I also tried it again in early 2011 when I used it for two weeks but I didn't see any improvement. Maybe if I had stayed on it for a couple more weeks then I would have seen an improvement.

I had gotten my Psyllium seed power from www.starwest-botanicals.com/product/2-psyllium-seed-powder.html although they are currently out of stock.
I had also gotten it from www.bulkherbstore.com/Psyllium-Seed-Powder_Organic but it was more expensive.
Posted 11/10/2011 4:29 PM (GMT 0)
UCPop, the exact same regiment works for me... I'm glad you are having success. I think this should be more publicized!
Posted 8/7/2013 4:40 AM (GMT 0)
Does anyone know if this powder cam be used as a form of flour to make low carb bread?
Posted 8/7/2013 1:05 PM (GMT 0)
Mine is still sitting in the cupboard, nervous about the bloating it can cause
Posted 4/14/2014 5:06 PM (GMT 0)
For Nikki Vesper

I do have a bread recipe which I refined to work best with as little psyllium powder as possible. This recipe is a passable replacement for bread and may be sliced and toasted. It, however, can not be made into one loaf. I use this for hamburg buns, hot dog buns, mini pizzas. Herbs can be added but I have found that too much tampering can cause huge air holes. I have not tried this with psyllium seed powder which may be even better. Let me know.

In small mixing bowl,
1 1/4 Cup almond flour
3 Tablespoons psyllium powder
3/4 tsp baking soda
1 tsp. sea salt
Mix dry ingredients well with electric mixer.
Add while mixer is running
1/3 cup egg whites
And 1 cup boiling water and mix well
Divide into 6 or 7 portions, flatten with damp hands and place on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake in oven at 380 degrees for 45-50 minutes. Cool well then store in container in fridge.

Enjoy, Jane
Posted 3/6/2015 4:44 PM (GMT 0)
I started psyllium seed POWDER about 3 months ago.
I followed what I read here- bought the powder from bulk herb store. I did try it from Starwest, and it was much different from the Powder from Bulk Herb Store- it didn't thicken into a gel at all and looked, tasted, and smelled more like ground up husks.
So, using psyllium seed powder from bulk herb store for the past 3 months (10 grams in the morning, 10 grams at night as per another psyllium seed powder posting on this forum ), and I have been feeling really great. I was in the midst of a bloody flare at the time I started the psyllium seed powder -- at first it seemed like things were getting worse, but I stuck to it and after a week or so, I saw a significant change (also using canasa at the time).
Just checking in to see how people are doing on the powder, and to encourage anyone who hasn't tried it to read what has been posted here a give it a try -- and don't give up right away. I read that if things initially seem a bit worse, it is healing taking place. I was definitely tempted to give it up right away, but I am SO happy I stuck with it.

I really do think that the increased level of butyrate as a result of the psyllium seed powder is something that I needed.

Jay
Posted 3/6/2015 4:48 PM (GMT 0)
Just to add...
I worked my way up to 10 grams am/pm VERY VERY VERY SLOWLY.
I think it took me almost 4 weeks to work up to that level, so if you do try it, go slowy.
jay
Posted 2/15/2017 6:02 PM (GMT 0)
Wanted to add to this thread. Just started the psyllum seed powder (organic from starwest online) yesterday. I'm going very, very slowly per other posts (1/3 tbsp once daily). I don't have any D, but i'm hoping it will help with mucous, stools that are hard to pass and intermittent bleeding during this flare. So far I do get a bit more abdominal discomfort and increases in my already existing reflux symptoms, but many of you don't have GERD so it's probably fine for others.

My main concern is that i've been on the SCD Diet, which is grain free, for over a decade so I am worried about disrupting things.

Did anyone have good experiences with psyllum seed powder despite being and staying on a grain free diet?

I will report any progress in a few days/week.
Posted 2/15/2017 7:03 PM (GMT 0)
i've never had any negative issues using p-seed powder -

it's something i don't use every day tho, mostly when i think about it or if things are a bit wonky - like when for whatever reason i'm not eating enough fiber -

i can't see why you would have any problems -

good luck - and enjoy those marvelous logs !

smilewinkgrin
Posted 2/16/2017 5:01 PM (GMT 0)

Jane974 said...
Wanted to add to this thread. Just started the psyllum seed powder (organic from starwest online) yesterday. I'm going very, very slowly per other posts (1/3 tbsp once daily). I don't have any D, but i'm hoping it will help with mucous, stools that are hard to pass and intermittent bleeding during this flare. So far I do get a bit more abdominal discomfort and increases in my already existing reflux symptoms, but many of you don't have GERD so it's probably fine for others.

My main concern is that i've been on the SCD Diet, which is grain free, for over a decade so I am worried about disrupting things.

Did anyone have good experiences with psyllum seed powder despite being and staying on a grain free diet?

I will report any progress in a few days/week.

I'm on SCD and have tried the psyllium sed powder. For me it does no harm, and maybe a little good, but overall don't really see a big difference. Maybe it's because I only tried 1 tbsp per day at night, and maybe more is needed? I'm going to try moving to a higher dose soon. Of note, it's only the seed powder that doesn't cause me any issues, if I take the husk powder, it does cause bad reactions in the gut.
Posted 2/16/2017 7:03 PM (GMT 0)
I have not read all the comments, but are you in complete remission? If not, I do not suggest you to start.

I suggest you start reading up on resistant starch as well. I mixed Psyllium seed powder with few resistant starches and I have reached to the point that I can not live without it. Skipping it a day or two makes me feel crappy.
Posted 2/16/2017 9:42 PM (GMT 0)
I'm not in remission right now---mild flare that is longer lasting than in past. I was hoping the addition of psyllum seed powder would help put me in complete remission (getting rid of mucous, intermittent bleeding etc), but I think it's a good point to maybe wait till I'm in complete remission first.

Are other finding that it can help achieve remission as opposed to something that is more for maintanence once remission is achieved?
Posted 2/16/2017 9:49 PM (GMT 0)
i don't think it's pseed powder = remission .... unfortunately - but if it slows down transit time, that allows nutrients to be absorbed better, thus allowing for quicker healing - at least that's how my little brain thinks -

and there's always the psychological benefit of seeing some semblance of a real turd in the bowl instead of loose sludge -

imo, fiber is good always, no matter what part of the map you're on - you just have to find what works best for you -

i get most of mine from fruits and veggies but some folks do always do well with that stuff - other types of fiber can work better -
Posted 2/27/2017 6:39 PM (GMT 0)
Update, I've been using the psyllium seed powder (only 1/2 teaspoon per day) for about 10 days now. It caused stomach discomfort and bloating the first 3 days or so, but I stuck with it and I'm not getting any discomfort at all as long as I stay on this dose.

The only thing it's helping with is quicker and easier to pass BM's when I go to the bathroom--no straining at all. As a result, I have less tenesmus and don't feel that feeling of incomplete evacuation. As soon as I drink it, I have a BM within 1-2 minutes and it's easier as opposed to straining or pain while having them. I'm not seeing any difference in the UC yet, but am happy with these results so far. I am reluctant to increase it because I don't want more BM's (I have 1-2 similar to baseline).

Is this the intended effect of psyllium?
Posted 2/27/2017 11:46 PM (GMT 0)
Yes it bulks ans makes things more formed which can slughtly decrease urgency. It can help on the constipation side and on the semi solid sides of the spectrum.
Posted 2/27/2017 11:51 PM (GMT 0)
ya, psyllium is kinda the chameleon of the supplement world - it adapts as needed -

nice that it's helping -
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