I have had severe IBS-C that has left me housebound for years. My primary problems are abdominal pain, bloating that leaves me exhausted, and cramping. For years I have been eating Fiber One or All Bran to try to keep things moving. I have eliminated them now, and am slowing dropping my other source of fiber, Weetabix (mostly soluble fiber, but some insoluble) while adding acacia. I'm being very conservative, starting at 1/4 tsp twice a day. For the first two days, I felt so much better; my abdomen was flat, everything seemed quiet, and my energy was up. But on the third day--yesterday--I woke up with cramps, diarrhea, exhaustion, and a total toxic feeling. I was doubled over for a while. I had tremendous bloating and pain all day yesterday. I went off the acacia completely, and lowered my Weetabix too. Today things are finally quieter again. Has anyone else had this kind of trouble when starting acacia? The night before this happened, I didn't manage to dissolve the acacia well, and ate it as more or less a paste. Could this have been the cause? This morning I'm starting the acacia again, 1/4 tsp, and hoping for the best. I feel so discouraged. I really want this to work!
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