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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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I highly recommend psyllium. After a week of incorporating it in my daily diet, I am regular with little or no abdominal discomfort. Remember to drink plenty of water.
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Helps some, but increases gas
Somewhat Helpful
Also acacia fiber.
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might have helped
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seems to help sometimes but could be coincidence
Somewhat Helpful
try two spponfuls a night
Somewhat Helpful
I like miralax better....it's more gental
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I wish I could get in to the habit of taking it regularly.
Somewhat Helpful
hard to drink
Somewhat Helpful
It seems to give me wind, but after each passing, it brings some relief.
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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]
