HealingWell
Search Close Search
☰

Psyllium Advice

Support Forums
>
Ulcerative Colitis
✚ New Topic ✚ Reply
❬ ❬ Previous Thread |Next Thread ❭ ❭
Posted 1/25/2018 2:59 PM (GMT 0)
I've been wanting to add Psyllium husk as a daily supplement but my first attempt failed miserably. I tried Viva brand organic psyllium husk and it caused crazy bloating and gas. Very uncomfortable. Anyone have any advice on something else I can try or should I expect the same results from other brands?
Posted 1/25/2018 3:29 PM (GMT 0)
some folks do better with seed powder -

describe your "try" - i.e., how much, how often, etc -
Posted 1/25/2018 4:33 PM (GMT 0)
Certainly, with whatever fiber brand/type variation you take, ease yourself into it. On day-1, don't take the maximum dosage or else it's going to be awful. Ramp yourself up over a series of days. If it says take three tablespoons, then day-one take one, day-two take two, and day-three take three.
Posted 1/25/2018 7:16 PM (GMT 0)
Explanation of the dismal event is helpful.

I apways suggest capsules. Take WITH meals. Start with ONE at one meal for a few days. Add one at another meal for a few days. I usually do twice a day only...breakfast and supper.
Add at each meal one at a time until you reach 6 or 7 at each meal. What's nice abiut capsules....you can take with you to restaurants, and with meals they dont interfere with meds.

q
Posted 1/25/2018 9:43 PM (GMT 0)
The event was pretty much as described. My stomach was distended so I looked like E.T. This eventually gave way to hours of impressive flatulence. The bag said 1-3 tablespoons a day. I started with one, for two days but didn't care for all the gas and irritation to the guts.

I'll try the capsules, quincy. Do you still use the metamucil brand?
Posted 1/26/2018 6:00 AM (GMT 0)
I use Metamucil or super store generic brand.

Keep us posted how it goes.

q
Posted 1/26/2018 11:06 AM (GMT 0)
I started slowly with seed powder but still had gas. I think that lasted for maybe 6 weeks. It gets better slowly.
Posted 1/26/2018 5:13 PM (GMT 0)
Hello first post. I put some portion of a cap of miralax in drink in am every morning. Depends on bowels as to how much I put in most days half cap. Got to keep things moving no matter which direction bowels are working.
Posted 1/27/2018 9:39 AM (GMT 0)
Citrucel/methycellulose isn't digested by bacteria. It is also a soluble fiber. Psyllium is partly processed by bacteria which may contribute to the gas and bloating.
Posted 1/27/2018 5:25 PM (GMT 0)
I take a mix of husk and seed powder, 1 TBSP a day, but I went up to 2 a day and that made me feel horrible.
Posted 1/27/2018 10:55 PM (GMT 0)

Sinmiedo said...
Citrucel/methycellulose isn't digested by bacteria. It is also a soluble fiber. Psyllium is partly processed by bacteria

I would say this is recommendation FOR Psyllium, as a prebiotic it promotes good bacteria, in turn helping digestion.

I take a big glass with a spoonful of Psyllium seed husk powder every morning.
✚ New Topic ✚ Reply