Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Support Group

Irritable bowel syndrome is a common intestinal disorder that is characterized by bloating, abdominal pain, diarrhea, cramping, and constipation. Typically no abnormalities appear during standard medical testing, and so irritable bowel syndrome is identified by the symptoms. Although irritable bowel syndrome can cause serious discomfort, the intestines are not harmed.

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heart513 08/15/2007

I just bought some of this and think I am going to like adding it to my juice and water, rather than taking those plasticky pills. Anyone have a comment?
It is a fiber supplement

deleted_user 08/15/2007

Citrucel has never done a thing for me. I took it once when I was severely constipated, and was desperate. I include Fiber One in my diet at least 4 days a week, and it works wonders.

deleted_user 08/15/2007

Hi Stef
Do you have Fybogel/Ispagel where you are? Its used widely over here for regulating bowel movements, i cant take it, but it suits most people and is drugfree.

deleted_user 08/16/2007

i have tried citrucel. it is the only fiber i can take. it is gluten free, i cannot eat anything with gluten in it or it back me up. citrucel really helps me stay regular, it sometimes works in hours.

heart513 08/17/2007

thanks! gluten free sounds good

deleted_user 08/18/2007

Benefiber is also Gluten Free (bottle states gluten is "less than 10ppm")

It's what my 7-year old takes twice a day right now because she did not like Citrucel no matter what I mixed it with.

Benefiber mixes completely in anything (except for carbonated drinks) and can even be added to recipes. My 7-year old mostly just adds cold water from the fridge to it and drinks it down -- it's tasteless too.

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