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(also known as Metamucil)
Psyllium is the common name for several members of the plant genus Plantago whose seeds are used commercially for the production of mucilage. more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Irritable Bowel Syndrom... | 190 |
63% |
| Crohn's Disease & Ulcer... | 5 |
100% |
| Diverticulitis | 3 |
100% |
| Fibromyalgia | 1 |
100% |
| Diabetes Type 2 | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 65% (200
Members)
find Psyllium helpful
Psyllium Reviews
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had to call off work sick from this
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This stuff is terrible for bloating. It's good if you are trying to lose weight because it makes you feel very full. I would not recommend it for anyone with IBS.
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This made me more bloated and gave me gas pains.It's extremely hard on the stomache.
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makes me bloat gives me spasms and lots of wind
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Causes too much gas and reflux. Methylcellulose works much better and no side effects.
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caused worse symptoms
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Constipates even more
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made me to gassy
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It caused bloating and gas. Very uncomfortable. I recommend Benifibre...more soluble and no gas and bloating or other side-effects.
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It only makes me feel bloated, and I'm still constipated.
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Discussions
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IBS Med???
Florastor, metamucil, psyllium, benefiber. [More] -
psyllium allergic reaction??
I take psyllium regularly and have no problem with it, but if you have an allergy, you should stop taking it. Fortunately, there are alternatives suc... [More] -
Metamucil causing water retention?
To remove water from your body, you might try going on a low salt diet for three days. If you cut your sodium down to lower than 1500 mg you will be ... [More] -
Metamucil
You are supposed to start slowly when adding a fiber supplement, then gradually increase to maximum dosage. Metamucil is psyllium I believe. Any type ... [More] -
Metamucil
When I"m using psyllium (I"m not right now) I like straight psyllium rather than Metamucil. [More]
