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Fybergel

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susan95516
susan95516

I have started taking fybergel this morning to see if it helps with my diarrhoea. Anyone else take it and does it help. Thankyou for your replies x

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  • lyn98093
    lyn98093 susan95516

    Posted

    Hi Susan I take Regucol but after this latest attack I might ask my GP if he could prescribe Fybergel.  My attack started at 5pm on Saturday and I have not been to the loo since that morning so now I have gone the other way!

     

    • julie66833
      julie66833 lyn98093

      Posted

      What's regucol? A fibre supplement....I'm from Australia & the only thing I take is coloxyl. If I don't have that daily I'm in trouble with another attack. I have IBS as well. As soon as I start to slowly introduce fibre into my diet, I end up very sick again.

    • susan95516
      susan95516 lyn98093

      Posted

      That's what happened to me last week But I now feel like I need to go all the time. I usually take a antispasmodic tablet but thought I would try the fybergel the dr gave me Hope you feel better soon

    • lyn98093
      lyn98093 julie66833

      Posted

      Julie I am in the UK, Regucol is a brand name for a fibre supplement, psyllium husk.  
  • nessmcd
    nessmcd susan95516

    Posted

    Hello, I have been prescribed Fybogel for the reverse problem to you, but I believe it may help to regularise both conditions.

    I've also just started taking the probiotic fibre supplement Lepicol which maybe more effective as it also contains the micro thingys, but isn't on prescription.

    I think these fibre supplements take a little time to work but hopefully you will have a good outcome.

    • susan95516
      susan95516 nessmcd

      Posted

      I will try and hang in there just fed up of feeling like I need to run to the loo all the time. I am seeing consultant on Friday so going to have a word with him Thank you for you reply
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