Acacia and Gas
#43667 - 02/07/04 06:21 PM
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Chantale
Reged: 01/18/04
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Loc: Québec, Canada
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Hi!
I started taking Acacia today. I took one teaspoon before lunch and another teaspoon before dinner. I took in both times with a lot of water. I have more gas than usual and I was wondering if that had anything to do with the Acacia.
Anyone?
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Were you taking a fiber supplement before the acacia? Or is the acacia the first? Your body just needs to adjust to it. It took me awhile also; I had been taking only one capsule of Citrucel twice a day, which is virtually nothing, so when I switched to the acacia, it took me awhile (especially when I began increasing it too quickly). Just give yourself some time to get adjusted. You'll be just fine. The acacia is great stuff.
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I've had a similar problem with acacia, and it's driving me crazy! Bev, I'm curious, how long did it take for your body to get used to the acacia? Because I switched over from Fiber Choice over 2 weeks ago, and I've been having strange gassy feelings and sudden urgent needs to urinate ever since. I started out at the same dose I was taking with the other fiber and increased it by 1 tsp about a week ago, so I was up to 4 tsp. Then it gave me even more trouble so I dropped back down to the 3 tsp, but I still feel weird. Today I just gave up and switched back to my Fiber Choice for a while to see if the strangeness goes away, because it didn't seem to be getting any better! Any suggestions from those of who who successfully switched to acacia would be appreciated. I'm wondering if my body just doesn't tolerate it well. 
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"Anyone can exercise, but this kind of lethargy takes real discipline." -Garfield
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Acacia should not cause gas. What did you eat for lunch and supper? Remember to eat slowly, chew thoroughly. Also, were there any gas producers in your meals? Veggies? Hidden dairy?
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Formerly HanSolo. IBS, OCD, Bipolar, PTSD times 3.
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No, there wasn't anything in my meal. That's what's so frustrating. 
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Kree - Don't feel bad. Acacia didn't even work for me so I had to go back to Citrucel.  Is the amount you were taking equal in grams to the amount of Fiber Choice you were taking?
Chantale - Were you taking a supplement before? Maybe you can drop to 1/2 tsp for each dose for a few days and see what happens?
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Thanks Mags. What a bummer, everyone raves about the acacia so I was very hopeful about it. I was taking the same dose as the fiber choice and then increased it by 1 tsp, but even after I dropped back down it irritated me. I think I'll give it one more try and then try citrucel or benefiber. Thanks for your input! I'm curious, what did the acacia do to you?
Chantale, sorry to highjack your thread, lol. Have you continued with the acacia? How are things going? 
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Well, it didn't make me feel worse. It just didn't make me feel as well as the Citrucel Clear Mix does. I feel better on acacia than on nothing, but not as good as I feel as when taking Citrucel. I had the same thing happen to me with Benefiber. Does that make sense? LOL
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Chantale
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Hi!
Thanks for your help. I think it could have been the enzymes I took at dinner... Anyways, it seems to be better today. Maybe it's just because I'm in a "C" period now, also.
I can't find neither Citrucel not Benefiber here in Canada. Hansolo and Belinda (or anyone else!?) do you know if they are sold here?
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Chantale
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