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I was just wondering if anyone who has been taking this, how long did it take to start working as I've been using this for about a week now and everytime I eat anything, my stomach gets full of gas and it is very uncomfortable still. I was really hoping that this would work or should I give it mo time?

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Whoopdedoo

Like anything with ibs, it takes 2 weeks to 2 months for different things to work on different people. Give it a fair chance but usually you have a feeling if something is starting to help. Just remember that not everything works for everyone. Good luck

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kavanagh1955 in reply toWhoopdedoo

Thank you that is a good point

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Annie0904

It works well for me in stopping diarrhea but I still get bloating and gas.

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Sabberton

What dose are you taking and how many doses do you take per day? Also at what time/times do you take it?

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kavanagh1955 in reply toSabberton

I was following the directions and taking a dose three times a day before meals, but now after about 2 weeks I have gone down to maybe twice a day.

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sg25

I took this some year's back and was full of hope. However after about three expensive bottles and no improvement I put it down to just another 'doesn't work for me'. I go through periods of taking Colafac regularly topped up with 'Wind Eze' capsules which are about the best over the counter remedy for excessive gas.

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kavanagh1955 in reply tosg25

Thanks for replying, I'll just have to give it a go I guess.

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Jonj1 in reply tokavanagh1955

My 15 yr. old son uses it regularly. In fact before every meal. It took quite a few weeks to notice any difference. He also takes charcoal tablets for the wind but you can't take them at the same time as silicol gel stops absorption.

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kavanagh1955 in reply toJonj1

thank you I will keep on with it then as it is still early days.

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Iizzy

Bio kult probiotics along with a plant based diet has virtually eliminated excessive gas for me. I tried silicol gel a while back and it made me constipated.

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Jilly24

I have been using Silicolgel for about a year now and find it to be marvellous - instead of close to running liquid my stools are more normal and going to the toilet is so much more like it used to be before the IBS was diagnosed. I have never suffered with gas or bloated feelings in my stomach tho'.

I take the Silicolgel once a day before my main meal (usually Lunchtime) I don't take it more than that as it is so expensive (tho' cheaper on Amazon!!) I also find just once before main meal works perfectly anyway and avoids possible constipation!!

Hope this helps you eventually - I found it to be a help almost immediately!!!

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kavanagh1955 in reply toJilly24

That's good news, I think I will just persevere then at least for another month or so and just cut down from the three times a day x

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