Changing from Psyllium Husk prep
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ive suffered mild constipation most of my adult life. Diagnosed diverticula disease November 2016, by sigmoid colonoscopy. Several mild flare ups, one hospitalisation, but managing situation fairly well with diet changes. Have used H and B Regucol for a year, which kept me fairly regular. Changed to H and B Psyllium Husk capsules four weeks ago, mainly for convenience. Now experiencing stabbing pains left hand side and suspected trapped wind. Bowels have become far more irregular. I’m thinking of discarding the psyllium capsules, which are NOT convenient really, because they are three times daily, and the regime is difficult to fit in with my many medications for unrelated other ailments. I will go back on to Regucol, but wonder if anyone else in U.K. can suggest an alternative preparation to add fibre to my diet. I do have a good healthy diet with all the recommended ingredients, but it’s just not ‘working’ for me. Thank you for any welcome suggestions.
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caroline45005 aileen12415
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Guest aileen12415
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I have been taking psyllium husk for 19 years, but in the form of Fybogel, a powder which you mix with 12 fl oz water and gulp down immediately before it thickens. I take one each morning, but some people take one in the evening as well. It works fine for me - when I don't take it, then I become constipated. However it MUST be taken with lots of water, even the capsules. Were you taking at least 12 oz water each time you had the capsules? But if your other measure suited you, I suggest you stick with it. I too take plenty of other medications and had no problems.
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vickie47128 Guest
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Guest aileen12415
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My pleasure. As the saying goes, if it ain't bust, don't fix it. Hope everything returns to normal soon.
Guest vickie47128
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Hi
I get Fybogel prescribed by my GP free as I am over 60. But it can be bought online as well. Amazon is a good place to start. I'm having a few niggles at present so being careful, having been pain free for 6 months. But I've recently been diagnosed with glaucoma and osteoarthritis, as well as having a chest infection. A triple whammy! Getting old!
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vickie47128 aileen12415
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What Is h and b Regucol? I have switched from diarrhea to constapation. And still have poo issues lotsa pressure feels like I don’t completely go all the way. Such a pain in ass. Literally! I was also just diagnosed with SIBO. So had to do antibiotics again and change diet again. 😑
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