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Shelly54
Shelly54

Probotics I have been taking them how many times a day do you take them I have IBS with constipation and should you take fiber 

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  • philippa61759
    philippa61759 Shelly54

    Posted

    I have IBS C and I find plenty of fibre contained in fruit and vegetables and fruit juices help keep my bowel moving. I also find Activia probiotic yogurt is beneficial.
    • Shelly54
      Shelly54 philippa61759

      Posted

      Thanks I am also a Diabetic so cant do fruit juice or yougurt to much sugar Fruit I can have in moderation
  • Fireid13
    Fireid13 Shelly54

    Posted

    I would just take as directed more doesn't always mean better and make sure you take a soluble fiber and drink more water if you're going to take fiber oil constipate you more
  • peggy41885
    peggy41885 Shelly54

    Posted

    There are fiber wafers and fruit will help. Fiber in bran and  sweet potatos if you get enough fiber and water you should not have to hard of time. 
  • kelly1014
    kelly1014 Shelly54

    Posted

    I always wondered about fiber with my IBS..I don't get constipated,I get diarreah.So not sure about fiber in my case
    • peggy41885
      peggy41885 kelly1014

      Posted

      My gastro doc said fiber help bulk up the stools but it just makes my ibs-d worse. But if you eat like bran cereal, or take a fiber tablet you'll have to work and see if it causes a flare or bulks your stool up. This disease is different for each person. 
  • Shelly54
    Shelly54

    Posted

    Does anyone take Probiotics
  • Shelly54
    Shelly54

    Posted

    The Doctor told me to take Fiber but I have C mostly but somtimes get D somtimes so far I havent seen any changes
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