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Posted 3/31/2016 11:49 PM (GMT 0)
Has anyone had any success with any particular fiber supplement, in a pill format, that has improved general bowel movement health and helped with better stool and less pain?
Posted 4/1/2016 12:30 AM (GMT 0)
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Posted 4/1/2016 2:04 AM (GMT 0)
I take metamucil. I think I started with 3/day and worked up to about 10. It helped greatly. You just can't take it too close to your meds as they won't absorb.
Posted 4/1/2016 2:26 AM (GMT 0)
Citrucell pill is my guts choice after I tried several different others and those caused problems (IBS-like). I also tried generic Citrucell and it's not liked as much so went back to full price name brand. Other versions of Citrucell (powder) did not go well due to flavoring or sugar-substitute or other ingredients.

Way back I took as many as 2pills 3X a day but now down to just 2 in the AM. My diet is low fiber so this form of fiber is important (methyl cellulose).
Posted 4/1/2016 12:57 PM (GMT 0)
Fiber bulks up stool, makes stool more consistent day-to-day (most uc patients have a lot of variation), and might reduce urgency slightly. It's easy enough to get some Metamucil at your local grocery, pharmacy, or even big box stores like target/walmart and try it. Generally a do no harm thing, discontinue it if you see no relief.
Posted 4/1/2016 1:13 PM (GMT 0)
acacia powder - this is clear fibre
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