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Posted 11/2/2015 6:30 PM (GMT 0)
Whats the verdict on Psyllium Husks?

I'm seeing some nice improvement. Mixing one with a cup of water in the evening before bed.
I've read on here that Psyllium seed is suggested instead. Does it matter?
Posted 11/2/2015 6:51 PM (GMT 0)
I've never tried psyllium seed..."better" is subjective.

Try it and make your own decision based on experience.

Psyllium husk has both soluble than insoluble fibre...

found this on psyllium seed....it has more nutrients than husk.



/www.mountainroseherbs.com/products/psyllium-seed/profile

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Posted 11/2/2015 8:38 PM (GMT 0)
I have used both, and in fact still do. I find the husk is better at bulking my stool, but the seed powder is better when I am flaring. I can't tolerate the husk at all if I am bleeding.
Posted 11/2/2015 9:42 PM (GMT 0)
Psyllium Husks will bulk up your stools to an extent (they won't turn diarrhea into a solid) and that extra firmness can slightly reduce urgency and slightly reduce frequency.

Psyllium Husks are abrasive and can be a really bad idea if you're flaring badly, I did that once and will never again; talk about discomfort! Inflammation thickens the intestinal wall and leaves less room for stool, and is raw/sore, add abrasive thick poops and... Well you get the idea.

I've never tried the crushed seeds, seem much, much harder to obtain and more expensive. I'd rather just buy Metamucil.
Posted 11/2/2015 10:32 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the replies

Yes, by better I mean stools are much more solid. I'm currently not flaring badly, so I think this is a good idea. I looked up some psylliums seed say and it's actually not too expensive. I followed the link I found on another site, I will try to post it in a few moments. Only about eight dollars plus shipping for a pound.

Ipoop is that psylliums husk as well?
Posted 11/2/2015 10:42 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, Metamucil is husks. Call me lazy, I just get that in the grocery store.
Posted 11/3/2015 5:24 AM (GMT 0)
Use capsules....
q
Posted 11/3/2015 2:01 PM (GMT 0)
Love Pysllium husks. I mix it into my oat meal. I take it about 3 times a week. I do have to ease off it in a flare. Metamucil is the same thing but I prefer to not get all those chemicals.
Posted 11/3/2015 3:26 PM (GMT 0)
In my experience the seed powder is far, far, far better - give it a go.
Posted 11/4/2015 12:31 AM (GMT 0)
Elpisunbreakable

What happens if you take it in a flare?
Posted 11/4/2015 3:07 AM (GMT 0)
I take it during a flare....have for over 10 years.
The trick is to deal with flares earliest symptoms. What meds are you using...and what probiotics?
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Posted 11/4/2015 1:54 PM (GMT 0)
I use uceris every other day and gi prohealth scdophilus
Posted 11/4/2015 2:02 PM (GMT 0)
I take both at different times during flares. Per IAC's tip and my own twist, I mix husk, blueberry and colostrum after breakfast. Last thing at night after a glass of my awesome tea heh I mix potato starch, psyllium seed, VSL3 and colostrum and glug, no better word to describe it, all the contents down.
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