I had a similar experience with Acacia. I thought, like you, that it just was not working for me. I placed the Acacia in a tupperware container and went back to Citrucel. Along with the Citrucel came the gas again. I was so frustrated I could scream, and did!
I was reading the boards one day when Casey (Atomic Rose) had given advice to another sufferer. I was drinking what felt like mountains of water, but when I read Casey's advise, I realized I was not eating enough insoluables.
I then started to slowly add peas and carrots, peaches, pears, applesauce, mixed fruits, vegetables of all kinds (squash, celery,carrots, a little broccoli and greens). I incorporated canned sweet potatoes as well.
The Citrucel was causing me to have awful gas and bloating, so I decided to try the Acacia again. I started off slowly (1/4 tsp) for a few days, then 1/2, etc.
I know take two Tablespoons of Acacia per day. One in the morning and one before bed. I have a BM every day, sometimes two. I still have some gas and bloat, but nothing like the Citrucel.
I can actually feel myself getting better. In fact, it has been four months with no D or C and a minute amount of gas and bloating.
I have been exercising as often as possibe (at least three days per week) and I can honestly say, for right now, in this moment in time,I feel great!
It takes time for our bodies to adjust to the Acacia and the insolubles are a God send. Just hang in there, you will start to feel better. Every 7-10 days, up your dosage of Acacia along with lots of insolubles and plenty of water and you will look back at this time and actually be able to smile.
The people on this website are great. Casey, Laurasue or someone will advise you on what you can do to make yourself feel better. God knows, I am certainly thankful that I was reading the boards that day and saw Casey's advice. I will be forever grateful that God presented me with the time to go online and answered my prayer through the internet.
There are a lot of compassionate people on this board and I pray for God to bless each and every one of them, including you.
Your answer will come, don't worry. Do the best that you can by eating and drinking. The rest will come together, it is a slow process, but well worth the wait.
God bless you and Big Hugs from me.
Lene
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