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Hi all, seem to have got constipated, don't really know why, I never seem to be able to drink enough fluid, I have a chronic problem with electrolytes and I can't seem to get it sorted, always a problem when I have blood tests, IBS drives you crazy, I have a redundant colon which has got to be relevant I reckon.
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sam18386 martin31040
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This should not be happening.
martin31040 sam18386
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Hi Sam, I've been through all the tests like colonoscopy, barium enema, endoscopy, and the end result I have a redundant colon also know as a torturous colon, this means it's longer than normal more twists and turns, GP can't seem to find a solution to electrolyte problem, so they reckoned it was lack of fluids, not drinking enough caused your divertivulosis, what is that?, is it the same as diverticulitis?, and what problems do you get from it.
rebecca64474 martin31040
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I’m sick of been bloated all the time I’m doing the fod map diet plan and still bloated most days why I don’t no I need some tablets to help with that I take peppermint oil tablets
martin31040 rebecca64474
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I use Chia Seeds for bloating, if you get some Chia Seeds, put 2 tablespoons of Chia seeds in a glass full of water, leave for about an hour or two stir it a few times it goes all glutinous, add some orange juice etc for taste and drink, there is something special about Chia seeds they are packed with fibre about 11 grams per tablespoon, this fibre is mainly soluble fibre which is said to be best for IBS, you maybe could start with one tablespoon to start with and work up to three tablespoons, this works for me, you can check out Chia Seeds online for digestive issues.
rebecca64474 martin31040
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martin31040 rebecca64474
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Yes you can them at Holland and Barrett, also Tesco.
martin31040 rebecca64474
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when you use Chia seeds you need to drink plenty of fluids, water etc, probably best not sugary drinks, 1 tablespoon Chia seeds to a glass of water soak for an hour, stir well, add orange juice etc for taste, you can up the amount of Chia seeds to 2 tablespoons but probably best to start with 1, Chia seeds soak up large amounts of water, the soluble fibre is a prebiotic i.e. feeds the good probiotic bacteria in your gut, they are great Chia seeds are send you PM about them.
taniiee martin31040
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rebecca64474 taniiee
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martin31040 taniiee
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Hi
Yes I do reference the FODMAP DIET, yes stress is bad, it's the brain and gut link, apparently they very reactive with each other.
martin31040 rebecca64474
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Did you manage to get any Chia Seeds?, I would be interested to know if they helped you with bloating etc.
jello11529 martin31040
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martin31040 jello11529
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Hi Jello thanks, I started using Chia Seeds a few days ago they're high in fibre like the ISABGOL you suggested, the Chia seeds are working great, I soak them in water for about an hour and they go glutinous, about tablespoon full to a glass of water stir well add juice for taste and drink, about three of these per day, Chia seeds contain other other nutrients etc.
jello11529 martin31040
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