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Posted 3/19/2019 1:55 AM (GMT 0)
Hi there,
I was taking benefiber regularly and then tried psyllium husk. I’m not feeling well, lots of gas. And such noise from my gut!
I read that neither of these ferment in the gut, does anyone have a preference?
Thank you!
Posted 3/19/2019 10:40 AM (GMT 0)
I had to ease into psyllium. Lots of bloating at first. It went away after a week or so.
Posted 3/19/2019 12:06 PM (GMT 0)
Hi,
Have you tried Citrucel? I don't experience any bloating or gas rumblings from it. But as with all fibers, start with a smaller amount than called for on the packaging and work your way up to a comfortable result.
Posted 3/19/2019 2:50 PM (GMT 0)
Ditto ease into them. Start at half of the minimum dose for a couple days before going to full dosage. Make sure you're taking them with plenty of water.
Posted 3/19/2019 6:55 PM (GMT 0)
Start low, increase in increments after a few days. Take with meals!
Fibre serves a purpose, and there are many kinds. You have to find what works for you.

q
Posted 3/20/2019 12:18 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks everyone! It felt like a Roiling storm in my gut! I’ll keep the roses small doses for now. I’ve noticed I have some leaking too, some bowel. Swollen I suppose.
Can’t wait for the colonoscopy to truly know what is happening!
Posted 3/21/2019 12:24 AM (GMT 0)
is there anyone here who does not tolerate psyllium in any form? I've made many attempts (last time i bought psyllium seeds capsules), but all of them have been unsuccessful so far smile
Posted 3/21/2019 1:36 PM (GMT 0)
Some of us are destroyed by high fiber intake, period. Your own gut is the judge and executioner, and when mr/mrs colon is angry there is much misery! So do whatever mr/mrs colon likes smile
Posted 3/21/2019 2:17 PM (GMT 0)
Psyllium husk definitely ferments in the gut - it's one of the best substrates for butyrate production for your gut bacteria.

Juicing might be an option if fibre is too irritating - it will remove the majority of the insoluble fibre.
Posted 3/21/2019 7:06 PM (GMT 0)

iPoop said...
Some of us are destroyed by high fiber intake, period

*Waves hands in agreement*
I can't handle high fibre, especially seeds, stringy vegetables, raw vegetables, corn, lentils, green vegetables...
I'm doing well with hummus though (source of butyrate)
Posted 3/28/2019 1:59 PM (GMT 0)
You should check older threads. A lot has been discussed about Psyllium. I have particularly mentioned many times not to use husk (as it will bother your gut lining) but use the seed powder instead. Seed powder has soluble fiber, which helps me immensely. Worth a shot, if interested. Any brand is fine as long as it is seed powder only (i.e. not mixed with husk like Metamucil).
Posted 3/28/2019 2:01 PM (GMT 0)
I have been using the psyllium seed capsules ( purchased on amazon) and they have helped me a lot, however I cannot have a lot of raw vegetables ( lettuce etc), so I am unsure why they work but it is definitely worth a try....
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