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Posted 4/22/2011 1:19 AM (GMT 0)
Hello! it has been a few years since I have been on here but once again here I am in a flare and I know I can always come here for advice, help, and support. I was wondering how many fiber capsules people take daily? I was taking 10 daily for the past 2 years when I was in remission but now the loose stools, mucus, and bleeding are back and I was wondering what success people have with taking higher doses?
Also, does anyone use more than 1 Rowasa enema daily? I have an appointment with my gastro but of course they are booked for a few weeks. I have had UC for almost 15 years now and have had much success with my meds and supplements but a bad stomach virus and some antibiotics a month back for bronchitis has my colitis in a flare and I want to get it under control. I eat a dairy free diet (8 years now) and really watch what I eat, especially now. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!!

I currently take:
8 Pentasa
Rowasa and Canasa
Probiotics
Fiber
Slippery Elm, Marshmallow, and Boswellia
Posted 4/22/2011 1:46 AM (GMT 0)
Hi - I don't use the capsules - I use the powder. But I take two doses a day all the time and a third when I need more firming up in a flare. You should do whatever helps you, of course, but I'm just saying - I increase it when flaring with no ills effects.
You could experiment for a few days and see if it helps.....?
Posted 4/22/2011 11:02 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you for the feed back! I am going to add a few more and see how I do!
Posted 4/22/2011 1:06 PM (GMT 0)
I eat one wafer a day and they are pretty good. It totally helps; I stopped eating them for a week while I was on travel and noticed that my stools became a lot softer.

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