Crohn's Disease & Ulcerative Colitis Support Group

Crohn's disease is a systemic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) of unknown cause, that results in chronic inflammation of the intestinal tract. It can affect the entire gastrointestinal tract from mouth to anus, and can also cause complications outside of the gastrointestinal tract. There is no known medical or surgical cure for Crohn's disease, but there are many medical...

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Taking Fiber Supplement

UCKelsey
UCKelsey
I would say I have a more mild case of Ulcerative Colitis than some of you on here. I have been doing fairly well then for the past 2 months it is almost constant where I will have loose stools then need to take lomotil (prescription of anti-diahrea) here and there, and then it comes back shortly after.
I have heard that some take fiber supplements like Citrucel or Metamucil and I was curious if anyone has had any Positive Luck with it? I am going to look into starting to do Yoga as well to help calm my mind because after not feeling good on and off for so long it is really wearing on my emotions lately.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have never had any luck with anti-D stuff since it usually focuses on the stomach. As for fiber, I cannot tolerate it at all when I am in a flare. I do think yoga is an awesome way to bring some balance into your day and hope you go more than just once. It takes a few sessions to get the hang of it. Also, some instructors are really 'new age-y' which doesn't work for me. I also take a good prescription strength probiotic. I use VSL#3DS but there are a few others. Also, I went to GNC yesterday and bought L-glutemide which a lot of UCers use and seem to have good luck with. I have heard some say you should only buy fermented but others say it doesn't matter. They didn't have the fermented so I am hoping it doesn't matter. Have you tweaked your diet? Some people swear by the SCD but it's too restrictive for me. There are lots of good foods that help heal the gut though.
AdventureEvryDay
AdventureEvryDay
I use metamucil twice a day and it helps me. Slows things down and bulks up the stool by absorbing some of the water. Also good for cholesterol, bonus! Yoga is also great for mind and body.
Fiber supplements are not recommended for those with Crohns though.
Good luck, wish you the best. Charlie
rmb
rmb
I'd start slow with the fiber supplement so that it doesn't work the opposite and make the big d worse, but I agree with Charlie it can help to bulk up your stool.

Exercise, yoga, meditation are all good approaches for dealing with stress and feeling sort of beaten down.
imneiss
imneiss
My GI recommended Metamucil back in the day and for me it did help - drink it with plenty of water like it says! Some can't tolerate fiber though... so good luck!
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