Fybogel for ibs?

[Crystal89]

Hello, I've been taking mebeverine every day for the past 4 year, 3 times a day. And I have seen a huge improvement. However during warmer weather, for some reason, my ibs will flare up which happens every summer. I spoke to my gp today and he has suggested taking fybogel along side mebeverine. Does anyone else take this for ibs? I always thought fybogel was for when you had the opposite problem..

[Meleber]

I read that it's a laxative and is used when having constipation issues so could be helpful when you suffer from IBS C or IBS M.

[PinkPenguin96]

Fybogel can help in either direction. It can firm up and regulate stools. I have taken it for this reason. It may be worth a try. 🙂

[AMerchant]

I have taken fybogel to relieve constipation and it has helped. It takes about 2 days to work. Take one sachet in the morning and one at night. Also drink plenty of water to avoid the opposite effect

[Xhouse]

Hi, I would recommend Fybogel. I used to suffer from IBS C, then I changed my diet to very high fibre, but vtoo much too soon and I went the opposite way, IBS D, on and off for an entire year, had to always be in close proximity to a toilet for fear that one time I wouldn't make it. And then I had the worst flare up ever, D up to 6 times a day, every two hours, and the GP prescribed me Fybogel. I had thought it was for constipation, but like another poster mentioned it works both ways. I have never looked back. Within 24 hours it was back to normality for me. No IBS D or C. It may not work like this for everyone but I can't recommend it enough. It was a life saver. I take one sachet a day after my evening meal.

[Linedanceing in reply to Xhouse]

That's amazing I would have thought it was for ibsC as I have ibs D I might try that I'll try anything once, because as you know it's hard to know what works I know some of mine is stress issues but only got stress because of ibs

[Hidden]

Fybogel blocks me up 😖x

[learning2me]

Hi, I was in a similar position, and like you, couldn't understand it. My GP explained that faeces can become impacted so that everything behind can only pass by turning to diarrhoea, so it's really important to prevent impaction, hence the fybogel. Personally, I found Fybogel hard to take, and prefer Laxido, together with Mebeverine.

[Linedanceing in reply to learning2me]

Do you have to take the 2? Fybogel and Mebeverine ?

[Edgar77]

You need to drink plenty ywith fybogel and need even more in hot weather. Just a thought

[toffee1010]

Was suffering from bad ibs-c. Been taking Fybogel every night for past 4 years on gastro surgeons recommendation after colonoscopy didn't find anything.

[Memories1]

I take 1 Meberavine per day and this suits me very well. No flare up for a long time, fingers crossed. Best wishes to you.

[Crystal89]

Thank you everyone for you replies! I took the leap and tried fybogel for the first time today and it wasn't a success. It caused me major pain on my stomach for about an hour or so after taking it. I thought perhaps I hadn't used enough water with it so I drank a ton more after. And now it's caused the opposite effect to what I was wanting it to be used for. I asked the Dr what if it causes me to go to the toilet more and his reaction was.. Try it and see how you go. Those of us with ibs d can't afford to just try it and see. Even the pharmacist couldn't understand why this was prescribed. So it's back to the drawing board!

[JT1992 in reply to Crystal89]

Hi Crystal89 , i know this is an old post, but i am currently having a real bad IBSD flare up and I wondered if you ever found anything to help? I have read a lot about Fybogel, but my worries were what you have confirmed! so i think i will stay away..

[Crystal89 in reply to JT1992]

Hey JT I am very sorry to hear that you're having a bad IBS flare up. It can make you feel like you're the only one going through this but do remember that you're not alone in this. Are you taking any medication for your IBS? I take Mebeverine 3 times a day, which really helps. My ibs is mostly flared up by anxiety so keeping that at bay is key but the medication really helps. Other than that, when I do get a flare up, I just have to ride it out. A hot water bottle is your best friend. I do hope you're feeling a little better.