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Posted 6/30/2013 2:21 PM (GMT 0)
My bleeding and D have stopped (was up to 30x/day, UGH)

Now, I am constipated, gets worse and worse through the day until I feel as if I will explode.  I can barely bend at the waist by late in the day

In the morning I can usually get rid of it.

I have some psyllium seed powder but have been delaying trying it for fear of scratching my mucosa and hurting myself.

If you were me, would you give it a go now?

Posted 6/30/2013 2:32 PM (GMT 0)
No. Psyllium is not good for our bodies at all.
Posted 6/30/2013 2:39 PM (GMT 0)
What would you recommend, Bananagirl?
Posted 6/30/2013 2:42 PM (GMT 0)
For constipation, id cut down on fiber, obviously, and take magnesium citrate or drink some fresh apple juice. For some reason, fresh is like a major laxative for me so i stopped drinking it.
Posted 6/30/2013 2:46 PM (GMT 0)
I was going on the premise that fiber would sweep things through...

I will try your recommendations.

Why do you say psyllium is bad? I have seen many UCers mention using it.
Posted 6/30/2013 3:35 PM (GMT 0)
I use psyllium and it has been excellent.

I take 3 heaped teaspoons in apple juice every night. Since I started it has helped a great deal with bulk and in particularly urgency - I no longer care or ever have to think about where the toilets are when I am out - If I feel like I need to go then I can just wait like a normal person! No more running to the toilet.

Best way with psyllium is to start slow say 1 teaspoon in water and increase as needed.

Would definitely recommend it.

https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=38&m=2152224
Posted 6/30/2013 3:38 PM (GMT 0)
yes joannabannana, why is Psyllium such an evil thing ?

inquiring soyduds want to know :-)

Posted 6/30/2013 3:41 PM (GMT 0)
psyllium has been awesome, and yes...you should start it slowly.

What exactly is the kind you have?

It's best to take it with meals.

q
Posted 6/30/2013 3:59 PM (GMT 0)
It's "organic ground psyllium seed" from my health food store.

From the packaged bulk section.  (LOL)

Posted 6/30/2013 4:44 PM (GMT 0)
I stopped taking fiber when I got really blocked up last week, but started back on it on the advice of quincy (thank you, q) and it really made a huge and immediate positive impact on my level of discomfort.
As to the psyllium, I take the husk. The seed gave me the dreaded dark gas!
Anyway, take the psyllium.
Posted 6/30/2013 5:16 PM (GMT 0)
Has any one tried ground flax seed for both fiber and inflammation properties??? It seems to have some promise for UC sufferers..I would like to know other's experiences or opinions.
Posted 6/30/2013 5:49 PM (GMT 0)
I have not tried it for those reasons, but I made a pretty tasty flax seed cracker for a gluten-free snack that is also a good source of omegas.

Mix ground flax meal with a little water. Place on parchment paper and flatten with a fork.

Microwave 50% power for 1 min, then in 30 sec increments until it's dried.

Very tasty!
Posted 6/30/2013 6:10 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Geeker, will try that, I like the gluten free crackers I have tried.
Posted 6/30/2013 7:23 PM (GMT 0)
I dont know what your talking about, I have been using the seed for probably 5 years and there has never been a time to NOT use it.

Are you talking about the husk ? The husk should not be used until the bleeding has stopped for a period.
Posted 6/30/2013 8:13 PM (GMT 0)
I bought "ground seed powder", because I have seen the warnings about husk only.

I have not used it because I have been flaring (30X B and D) and have been scared to add it.
Posted 6/30/2013 8:34 PM (GMT 0)
soystud, I've just read too many bad things about fiber supplements.

http://www.healingnaturallybybee.com/articles/mn26.php

http://www.gutsense.org/fibermenace/fm_transcript.html

(#8)

http://www.fibermenace.com/gutsense/transition.html
Posted 6/30/2013 8:37 PM (GMT 0)
so jobanna, you've never actually used any Psyllium, either husk, seed, or weed ?

I thought you'd tried everything !

 

Post Edited (soystud) : 6/30/2013 2:49:47 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 6/30/2013 9:27 PM (GMT 0)
soystud, I have used it- that's why I don't promote it. I actually put it in a few of my fecal transplants, too, because I read that dr. broody did that for his patients.
Posted 6/30/2013 10:33 PM (GMT 0)
c'mon Joanna, help me out here :-) my fingers are getting too old - tell me why it didn't work for you -
Posted 6/30/2013 10:47 PM (GMT 0)
I haven't found a form of psyllium I can take.
Posted 6/30/2013 11:36 PM (GMT 0)
I would think it would only be good for those having diarrhea to form up the stools. If you are not having that problem I can't really see what benefit it would be.
Posted 6/30/2013 11:41 PM (GMT 0)
I thought fiber helps you GO when you're plugged up.
Posted 7/1/2013 12:05 AM (GMT 0)
It just made me have water fountain butt
Posted 7/1/2013 12:33 AM (GMT 0)
"water fountain butt"

and now you know why I have to keep asking  - how else would I get these classics ?

Joanna, you are one in a bazillion !

Posted 7/1/2013 2:19 PM (GMT 0)
Just today I started with a teaspoon in a big glass of water of the seed powder. I been doing ok and it has been almost 5 weeks since begining of my flare with the exception of having soft movements. I have been eating good and have been avoiding fiber as a whole. I do have one banana in the am daily.

I am hoping that a teaspoon of this powder will help firm up my movements a bit. I guess I will find out in a few days.
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