IBS-C and Acacia
#285750 - 10/09/06 08:04 AM
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Jordy
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Just wondering what others have found to the amount they stopped increasing. Anyone who is C and takes Acacia, please share what dose you are happy with.
Thanks.
Oh, do you take flax or Miralax with it?
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#285776 - 10/09/06 09:55 AM
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Jordy
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How much liquid do you drink in a day to prevent the SFS from constipating you even more?
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I'm C and I just started taking Acacia again.
I started Friday evening with 1/2 teaspoon and will increase this Friday night.
Hopefully someone else can answer your question.
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~jules
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I appreciate your response. I know there are some C's who are done increasing. Hope to hear from some! 
How much water are you drinking?
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Hi Jordy,
I was originally stable at 3/4 tsp twice a day for a total of 1 and 1/2 tsp a day. However, after my latest flare-up I've increased to 1 tsp. twice a day (2 tsps. a day total) and that seems to be working for me right now.
HTH,
Cindi
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Water (and any liquid) has always been an issue for me. I don't want to say it's a trigger, but when I drink it I get bloated and uncomfortable. I have to force it down. I'm trying to get in at least 1 liter of straight water per day (32 oz). I also drink at least a couple of cups of tea, which is what I put my acacia in.
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I take 2 heaping tablespoons a day - that seems to keep the cramping and bloating at a minimum. I drink herbal tea all day long and try to have a glass of water or two at night.
The acacia did not resolve my C, but it eased up the cramping and allowed me to eat the IF (fruits and vegetables) I need to resolve my C.
--AC
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Thank you for your feedback. It didn't take you much SFS to reach your stability. Maybe more isn't always better.
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I thought acacia would help the C. I seem to be getting more C as I increase the Acacia. Maybe I'm not be eating enough IF.
Do you basically eat IF foods and use the Acacia as your SF buffer instead of eating the white rice and breads?
Thank you AstroChick.
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Re: Interesting
#286097 - 10/11/06 06:20 PM
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Miso
Reged: 04/20/06
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Loc: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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thats basically what i do, i don't eat any white flour stuff at all and just use acacia, and yes, acacia will not help C, it will however help get rid of cramping and bloating allowing you to eat the IF that does help C.
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I've always read and experienced more bloat and gas with SFS. I have always gotten works with them. 
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You take 2 T a day, right? Do you split it between all three of your meals and snacks? Or do you eat an SF before them if you don't?
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Re: Interesting
#286359 - 10/13/06 05:35 PM
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Miso
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Loc: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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these days i am not taking acacia at all since i ordered it and it has been 3 weeks since it has not arrived and i am doing fine without it i think, so perhaps i may stop taking it and see how things go with my other supplements, i just recently added turmeric to my supplements which seems to be going well.
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ooh,
#286367 - 10/13/06 06:35 PM
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Jordy
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good luck with it. The less stuff you have to take the better (and cheaper).  Has it been the entire 3 weeks that you have been without it? Are you subbing SF foods in it's place to buffer your tummy for all your IF foods?
Keep me posted as to how it goes. I have some tumeric capsules too...but haven't been brave enough to try it yet. 
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Re: ooh,
#286416 - 10/14/06 07:19 AM
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Miso
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it has been a whole month actually i just emailed heather asking what happened to my order as i placed it on sept 14. Anyways, i have been eating a lot more SF foods with my meals l;ike cous cous and baked potatoes etc and seem to be doing well, the turmeric hasn't hurt as far as i can tell so i would say give it a try. i will keep ya posted.
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