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Posted 9/17/2010 3:49 PM (GMT 0)
I read that some UCers use Psyllium Seed Husk to firm up their stool. I tried Psyllium Seed Husk, 500mg, one tablet per day. I got severe D as soon as I started. I stopped after the second day. Now the D is gone. Has anyone else had this reaction?
Posted 9/17/2010 3:52 PM (GMT 0)
I tried the powder form, psyllium seed husk powder, mix it with water. I cut the water with some pomegrante juice. I put a tablespoon in a large glass of water.

It worked when I needed it.
Posted 9/17/2010 5:19 PM (GMT 0)
Psyllium works for some and not for others. You an also try Benefiber (no psyllium) or chia seed as other sources if you determine that psyllium is aggravating. I use chia seed and like it.

Sue
Posted 9/17/2010 6:52 PM (GMT 0)
What was in the tablet? Some ingredients, including artificial sweeteners, can cause other symptoms.

The capsules, for me, are the best....one with one meal for a few days, then add another one to another meal...to build up the tolerence of fibre.

What brand did you use NABO?

q
Posted 9/17/2010 7:58 PM (GMT 0)
It is " Natural Brand" Psyllium Seed Husk 500 mg capsules, purchased at GNC. From label... Other Ingredients: Gelatin, Oat Bran Powder (Avena sativa), Corn Bran Powder (Zea Mays), Pea Fiber Powder (Pisum sativum) No Sugar, No Starch, No Artificial Color, No Artificial Flavors, No Wheat, No Soy, No Dairy, Yeast Free. What do you think, q?
Posted 9/17/2010 8:32 PM (GMT 0)
The corn and pea would cause me problems....
Interesting!
Posted 9/18/2010 5:12 AM (GMT 0)
Yeah, I'd get severe gas and discomfort from the oats and pea...I'd NEVER buy that stuff for sure. I don't think I'd get diarrhea, however.

How much did you take?

q
Posted 9/18/2010 5:25 AM (GMT 0)
Source Natural Pysllium powder is the best form of pysllium that I have tried so far. You have to mix with water and there is no flavoring or anything. I tried about 3 other brands and came back to this one.
Posted 9/18/2010 12:41 PM (GMT 0)
I took one capsule (500mg) a day for two days. I stopped after the second day.This morning D is back with some blood. Hope I am not starting to flare! I will double my Probiotics to try to cut it off.

Posted 9/18/2010 5:34 PM (GMT 0)
Sounds like it was coincidental rather than a cause for diarrhea.

Are you still on the enemas and Colazal? or did you go off them?

Don't let this one experience with those fibre supplements sway you from trying others.

Hope you feel better soon...

quincy
Posted 9/18/2010 7:34 PM (GMT 0)
I consume psyllium seed power daily with no additives and I have never had it result in diarrhea. My only negative side effect that I experienced was gas which subsided over time.
Posted 9/19/2010 1:19 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, I am still on the enemas and Colazal. I am reducing the cortenema to every third day. Last night was a cortenema night.

I also took one Imodium yesterday morning. D stopped during the day. Today seems like it will be a good day... no D, no urgency.

Earlier this year, I had a bad flare, from February to end of July. Went 5 to 10 times, and sometimes more, all through the day.  Now it seems like I have UC only in the morning. Go 3 - 6 BMs in the morning then no others throughout the day. At night before using cortenema, I cannot even force myself to go. Could it be that I only have UC in the morning (lol)? I am trying to bulk up my stool, so I can reduce the Mornings BMs and the urgencies.

Things seem to be getting better. I credit the tips from this forum for a lot of the improvements. Funny because I try some things that help and other things I try do not help and sometimes have an adverse reaction. I guess if it was easy to find a solution, we with UC would not be so frustrated.

Thanks to all for your input and help!

Posted 9/19/2010 7:38 PM (GMT 0)
Are you still on the mesalamine enemas?

I've never worried about having a bm before the enemas...if I need to go, fine..if not, I've never tried to have one.

UC activity is more prevalent in the mornings...maybe because there's a long span of no food intake between evening and morning. So, whatever is in the digestive tract has tome to make its way down to the lower part in relative calmness. Once we wake-up, however...different story. If the rectum is inflamed, it will be triggered into eliminating anything that's in the lower colon..and in a hurry. If you have urgency, you might need to keep the mesalamine enemas nightly and use the cortenema every few mornings after your bms.

ARe you taking any probiotics? Some can help bulk it up as well.
q
Posted 9/19/2010 10:47 PM (GMT 0)
Instructions for both enemas state that it is best to empty the bowel before using.  My GI also instructed me to empty if possible. I am not using the mesalamine enemas now, but when I did use them, I also needed to go in the morning. Sometimes, but not always, I cannot retain the enemas if I do not empty my bowel. Therefore, I make an attempt to go before using.

I am taking probiotics. Yesterday I took double dose and I am planing to do the same today. I think that the probiotics are helping. If things quiet down tomorrow, I will go back to a single dose.

Thanks for your suggestions, please keep them coming.

 

Posted 9/20/2010 5:28 AM (GMT 0)
I can see if one has to go before using them...but if you don't, hard to will isn't it?

I think you need to be on nightly enemas if you've had a regression. But it's good you increased the probiotics.

Do try another fibre supplement at a low dosage, they will also help your probiotics work better.

q
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