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Posted 9/19/2013 10:23 PM (GMT 0)
I am trying to find a happy medium on how much Metamucil capsules to take and when to take them to thicken up the bms. So....

How many capsules do you take and when?

Thanks, halo
Posted 9/19/2013 10:47 PM (GMT 0)
I take 3 psyllium capsules at breakfast.
Posted 9/19/2013 11:48 PM (GMT 0)
I take them with meals twice a day...brunch and supper. I built up to 6 with each meal.

Start with one capsule with one meal for a few days.  If all is good regarding discomfort, add one capsule with another meal.

continue the process over a period of a few weeks.

If you eat 3 meals a day, do the process accordingly.

q

Posted 9/20/2013 1:09 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks Quincy

I have been working my way up to two three times a day. I seen on here it can get bad if you don't ease into them.

I like the idea of twice a day better. That way I could do morning and supper while I'm home. That would be one less bottle to carry in my purse. :) thanks for the info it helped a lot.

Halo
Posted 9/20/2013 1:57 AM (GMT 0)
Dumb ? Is everyone using fiber to make stool firmer or to eliminate constipation!
Posted 9/20/2013 2:22 AM (GMT 0)
It will do both
Posted 9/20/2013 2:54 AM (GMT 0)
I'm using them to firm the stools.
Posted 9/20/2013 2:15 PM (GMT 0)
Halo I bought acaia fiber (per Quincy) I am going to start today to try to firm things up.
Posted 9/20/2013 2:18 PM (GMT 0)
I usually use the powder, 1 tbsp in the morning and 1 tbsp in the evening, but I do keep capsules on hand for ease of use when I travel, and when I take those I take 10-12 at a time. I have never had any issue from taking too much fiber at a time.
Posted 9/20/2013 7:17 PM (GMT 0)
I take 3 Metamucil capsules a day with meals .started out with 1 a day worked. Up slowly to 3. It helps firm up my BM s. turn
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