Looking up after increasing psyllium!!

I've been having Major diarrhea and some bleeding issues for weeks and finally have gotten it to stop by increasing my dosage of psyllium seed powder to 3x a day. Typically, I took it once a day sporadically but have been very diligent with 3x for the past couple days resulting in 2 formed BMs today compared to 6-7 very loose BMs previously. No gas or bloating issues to speak but probably due to taking it 1x a day previously.

So, if you are having problems with D, maybe this will help you too.

How much quantity do you take per dose (assuming you take the loose powder form)? And where can you get capsules? All I have found is the loose powder. I think I may need to increase my dosage as well but not sure how much. It ABSOLUTELY helps, more than anything else I've done other than diet modification.

I've been using seed powder instead of husk. I've read that the seed powder is a little easier on the colon than the husk. I've only seen the loose powder sold online. I wish they sold it in capsules but I can only find husk capsules.

I take about 2 tablespoons 3x a day.

I think the seed powder is just the husk ground up... maybe you could grind your own husk? I am really looking for something to get rid of this flare.... but Ive only ever seen or used the husk.

Yes they are different, and I started that forum thread.

Seed powder has no husk in it. The husk is the outer layer of the entire seed, much like corn kernels have a harder outer shell and a softer inner side. To make husk powder you remove the husk, or outer layer, and grind it up, discarding the inner seed. To make the seed powder, you remove the husk, discard it, and grind up the inner seed.

Husk powder has significantly more insoluble fiber than the seed powder, making it less useful for UC. Insoluble fibers keep things moving through the intestines, much like leafy greens and roughage. Soluble fibers absorb liquids and bulk things up, which is far more the effect most UCers are going for, as diarrhea and urgency are the issues at hand.

The seed powder cannot be found in stores. Husk powder is widely available in even the most basic grocery stores. Everyone who takes seed powder that I know of buys it online, myself included.

I tried husk powder, and it actually seemed to increase the number of movements I was having.

Badslinke-
Thanks for clarifying. That was a good thread as I remember with lots of discussion.
I agree that the husk does not seem to work with UC. It made things worse for me where the seed powder has helped. Too bad it does not come in capsules.

Thanks, just found them online!

Thanks badslinke for the info on powder vs husk. I will definitely be giving powder a try based on the info you provided!

I take 4 capsules a day, 2 twice a day. So one bottle lasts me almost a month. I guess the cost doesn't bother me because when I have bought husk I don't use it consistently so it is a waste.

I usually buy about 3 or 4 bottles at once, so I spend about $16 every 3 months on it.

cupcakespinkgal, please give me the exact website where you are getting your months supply of psyllium seed capsules. $16 every three months sounds low.

But I'd like to take advantage of this deal.
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