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Posted 10/20/2009 12:05 PM (GMT 0)
Yesterday I bought the Metamucil Wafers to add to my regimen. It says on the box that 2 wafers is a serving so should I start with that or work up to that? I don't want to get too gassy or bloated esp. b/c I'm going to start the Rowasa tonight.

Also, would it be better to have them with my probiotic at bedtime or in the morning or does it not matter at all.

Thanks all!
Posted 10/20/2009 12:36 PM (GMT 0)
I don't think it matters when you take them. I usually take my metamucil just before lunch, or if I'm not home mid-day, after breakfast and the morning cluster of poops.

I think it would be prudent to start with one wafer. And make sure you drink the recommended amount of water with them!
(My son loves the wafers, BTW!)

One more thought: you are starting the enemas tonight, right..? Are you regularly having a poo right before bedtime? The enema will feel more comfortable if you have. Sometimes I've had a snack (the wafer would be great) and a cup of hot herbal tea in late evening to trigger a poo just for the sake of the enema....

UC aside, my old GI said that his grandmother used to recommend drinking a cup of hot water to get the bowels to move, old folk remedy that works well.

You're on your way! I'm happy for you! When I started Rowasas again this summer after some years of only cortenemas or canasas, in about 3 days I noticed a huge difference. I had some middle-of-night bathroom trips with gas and "lost" some of the medication, but enough was still in there to really, REALLY help! I hope you find it so too!!!
Posted 10/20/2009 1:32 PM (GMT 0)
I always take my metamucil before I go to bed but if your taking your probiotic as well try to space them out.  The reason for this is that the metamucil absorbs all the excess liquid in the colon and it binds  the gunk off the colon walls.  The probiotic you want it to  stay in your colon and not be absorbed by the fibre, plus it's best to take the probiotic on an emplty stomach or a couple hours after you eat.

 

Posted 10/20/2009 5:04 PM (GMT 0)
I like citracel. I take 3 in the morning with my pred and handfull of other pills. I take 3 at night with my fish oil, probiotic, etc.
Posted 10/20/2009 6:09 PM (GMT 0)
I take my probiotics first thing on an empty stomach...I take my fibre supplements (in pill form cuz it doesn't have a bunch of un-necessary added junky stuff to it which can exacerbate IBD symptoms anyways) right before bed with lots of water.


:)
Posted 10/20/2009 6:51 PM (GMT 0)
I take Metamucil capsules with every meal. I keep a 2 hour difference between taking metamucil and taking probiotics -- and take the probiotics at night.
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