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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
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Psyllium Reviews
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I use Citrecill, hope I spelled it correctly.
I use it went I get a flare up. Once I get things to a point that there is no pain, I stop using it and depend on my high fiber diet.
I use it went I get a flare up. Once I get things to a point that there is no pain, I stop using it and depend on my high fiber diet.
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I use this most every day.
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actually colonix (colon cleanser)
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easier to drink that other fiber drinks and doesn't contain any estrogen which is a bonus for me. also less expensive.
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take every day. keeps me regualar.
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I take 2 Fibercon before going to bed each night to help solidify my stool. Sometimes I wonder if it makes my diarrhe worse.
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Seems to help a bit, i try to drink it every day...
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sort of helps.
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Gives me too much gas
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Also tried this during the constipation phase. It works after a few days, but then I can't stop going-makes me irritated.
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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]
