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Posted 9/6/2011 3:54 PM (GMT 0)

I apologize if this topic is in another post but I failed to find it.

 

Has anyone had any negative effects taking psyllium seed powder?  I just started 4 days ago and I’m currently taking 3 tablespoons twice daily. The question specifically is seeing as how it seems to be coarse or gritty in texture is it possible for it to actually irritate more then help

Posted 9/6/2011 4:30 PM (GMT 0)
zero negative. Switch to to the seed powder for a while instead of the husk it has healing butyrate potential.
Posted 9/6/2011 7:24 PM (GMT 0)
3 table spoons twice daily is quite a large dose, the most I think anyone has taken is 1 tablespoon twice a day, I am just working up to that.

Old Mike

Posted 9/6/2011 7:29 PM (GMT 0)
Most of the information I read suggested 2 to 3 table spoons 2X daily. I really don't know what a healthy dose is for someone with UC.
Posted 9/6/2011 8:25 PM (GMT 0)
I take 2 tablespoons a day.
Posted 9/6/2011 8:36 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Indycat23,

Thanks for the input.

I realize results will vary but just out of curiosity did you notice any difference once starting that dosage?

Posted 9/6/2011 9:01 PM (GMT 0)
Hey bearjohnson,

It took about a week to 10 days to see a difference but I also added mesalamine enemas around the same time so it's tough to say which one was responsible but I definitely think the powder helps.
Posted 9/6/2011 9:45 PM (GMT 0)
I like the metamucil wafers. I think they helped firm my BMs up and helped me be more regular. But they are expensive so I stopped taking them.
Posted 9/7/2011 11:05 AM (GMT 0)
 

When I started on psyllium, I had gas for about a month.  That did go away.  I'm still taking 2 tsp per day.

 

Posted 9/7/2011 5:49 PM (GMT 0)
Take plenty of water with the dose, this will wash away any lingering powder stuck in the intestines. Water also helps assemble all debris into a gel clump that travels easier and leaves less residue.

Take a look at the rest of the diet, the irritation may be coming from something else.
Posted 9/8/2011 8:35 PM (GMT 0)
Things seem to have leveled off. I think I just went too much too fast. Thanks for all of the input!
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