Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Acacia

I'm only about a month into this too so I don't know how good my advice will be, but it sounds like you really went up on the Acacia amount quite quickly. I read several posts where people said to slow it down. Also...I could be wrong, but I think IBS-Ders might need less Acacia than IBS-C people??? Maybe someone can clarify that. I would spread your Acacia out more too...I think Heather suggests that 3 or 4 times per day would be even better than twice. As for the anti-diarhea meds., I would definitely take some right before bedtime if the morning is difficult for you. I don't take them daily, but if I have somewhere risky to go (which could be as simple as driving my son to school!), I'll take a few Immodium before bed and then more when I immediately wake up. Since I started the Acacia and this diet though, I haven't needed to take nearly as much Immodium as before. (I am taking about 3/4 teaspoon of Acacia three times/day before meals and I'm slowly working up) HOpe that helps.

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Originally IBS-D for a million years!
Then IBS-A, Now a transformed slightly C

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