citrucel stopped working?
#25743 - 11/06/03 08:14 AM
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beth2
Reged: 08/14/03
Posts: 10
Loc: Maryland
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Hi,
I've been away for a while because I was feeling better, but now . . .
I stopped my birthcontrol and was taking 8-12 citrucel a day along with calcium and magnisium. I also stopped eating a lot of insoluable fibers and was eating mostly bagels and a little pasta. I was doing quite well, but then it seemed to have stopped working. I'm quite constipated again with only very small, very hard stools, but the bloating only occurs when have salty foods or a salad. I stopped the supplements because they were not working, and now the only time I go is after coffee or a laxative, and still it is always very hard.
Should I try a bulking fiber?
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Hi - you should start the fiber supplement again. You need to include more insoluble fiber in your diet - it is crucial for good health and to help you go! Try the chopping, dicing, pureeing and cooking into smoothies, soups, sauces. Make sure to drink plenty of water and get exercise. If you have more problems with bloating, you may want to try some fennel tea.
Good luck! 
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