Phylliium husk powder

[welsh12]

Anyone tried this for ibs d

[Mizzmanicins]

Yes, and I was told not to take it, by GP. as can aggrevate ibs diarrhoea. As It is a laxative.

[welsh12 in reply to Mizzmanicins]

Will be off it pretty quick if it acts as a laxative

[Coachmanbythesea]

Hi Welsh12,

I have Diverticulosis and fast transit IBS so for me I need to find ways of getting as much fibre as possible to keep me regular!

What works for me at the moment is high fibre cereals with psyllium husk, flaxseed and chia seed each morning along with probiotics. I take Fybogel each night before bed. Natural fruit and vegetable fibre helps also.

It’s taken over a year to get to this stage after lots of research and just trying different things that suit me. Everyone is different, what works for me may not work for you so my suggestion is to keep on doing research and find what works for you. Good luck, it’s a minefield!

[Orchard33]

I found PH very effective. It bulks the stool. I wouldn't call it a laxative.

[Misspomfrey]

Yes, but I put in in my bread as I make my own. I couldn't seem to get it down otherwise. I didn't use much of it, but it's very good.

[Moggiedee in reply to Misspomfrey]

Hi Misspomprey You mentioned this on a previous post so I have tried adding p h & flax seeds to my bread but not sure what quantities to add to my mixture. I make a 750gm loaf. Thank you.

[Misspomfrey in reply to Moggiedee]

Just a teaspoon of each is what I use, perhaps slightly heaped. But I make a large loaf so just try an ordinary teaspoon. I definitely think it helps.

[Prance]

I take it in capsule form as a prebiotic. I also take a probiotic in capsule. Doesn't act as a laxative for me.

[Crawdad]

Over a year ago my gastroenterologist put me on PH drinks. I take one at night with plenty of water. I have to say it’s really helped me. It has made my bowel behave in a more regular way. It’s not a laxative. It keeps things moving and more formed. I’ve had tummy issues for many years. I have very bad diverticular disease with adhesions and scars which make for a lot of pain and discomfort. I also had my gall bladder removed twenty years ago. I eat a sensible diet with everything in moderation. I take a 15mg of lansoperazole every morning as I have a hiatus hernia and that keeps the acid in check. I’m not without discomfort, but having this fibre drink has really helped me.

[Chocdrop282]

yes. I saw it being recommended on here and ordered a bag from Amazon. Changed my life in just a few days. I started on 2 teaspoons every morning on my cereal for the first week. I'm on my 3rd bag now and just put a small teaspoon of it in my cereal every day for regular bowel movement. Incredible stuff.

[welsh12]

Thanks all. I am giving it a go to bulk stools found a small company doing a organic power which seems to blend well in liquid.

[Minty00]

Hi ive been taking it since 2018 after having |diverticulitis inflammation of the colon luckily uncomplicated i dont take it every day and to be honest im not sure if its that good or if its i may have other issues ive never been right since i had diverticulitis . Its not really a lax as such its just solouble fibre that adds bulk to your bowel movements and a quick way of getting extra fibre into your diet without having to add more veg and fruit it has it plus and minus points for me

[Penneystar]

I’ve used Solgar psyllium husk fibre capsules for years , I take just 1 . Glass of water 20 minutes before evening meal and its helps no end . It says to take 2 but I never felt the need to do that . Capsules are great because no measuring, but water is needed to send it on its way and you don’t get the taste . I’m afraid some Doctors aren’t that geared up on what to take but soluble fibre such as psyllium is good for IBS D . If you google soluble and insoluble foods it give you a list of both and you can work out what may help you . The Montash University app for IBS is very helpful, it’s helped me no end . I’ve had IBS since my mid twenties, I’m 71 now . I learnt along the way to research things , there is so much information out there now. I’ve had bad flare ups but go back to basics give gut a rest and slowly reintroduce foods again . What works for one doesn’t always work for another, don’t beat yourself up but do give things a try.

[Gardener in reply to Penneystar]

I’m interested in your experience with psyllium as I suffer with IBS constipation which has caused problems when going to the toilet. I suffer very badly with bloating, wind and pain and find any fibre makes this worse. Do you find psyllium has this negative effect? Thanks

[Ella59 in reply to Gardener]

I also have IBS C and tried psyllium husk powder, I started on a very small dose and took it with plenty of water. The following morning I thought ‘great’ a normal bowel movement at last but come the afternoon I had explosive bowel movements and the flatulence and griping pains were awful. I tried reducing the dose even further and not taking it every day but it was always the same.

I stopped taking it but then tried again a couple of months afterwards but always got the same result. I came to the conclusion that it was just too harsh for me. Some people with IBS C swear by it but it doesn’t suit everyone.

[Penneystar in reply to Gardener]

The psyllium has to taken with plenty of water otherwise it can shall we say have a drying effect . In water it becomes soluble so the more water you have with it the better it dissolves. It can make you windy until your body gets used to the dose . I only take one once a day . All carbohydrates can make you have wind so to start with just have small portions and don’t mix them ie : carrots and potatoes together . All root veg are carbohydrates but if you have say carrots and small spinach portion should be ok. The Montash app gives you all portions sizes on every veg to try , that’s how I found what works for me trial and error . Same with fruit , but I don’t mix fruit and veg at same time. Also I found I’m lactose intolerant so do not drink milk , ice cream , cream and anything with milk in it . I never used to be but IBS over years affect my gut to lactose ( can eat hard cheese and Greek live yogurt) I found it best not to try to much at once , irritated gut just can’t cope .

[welsh12 in reply to Penneystar]

Thanks yes I have had it 40 years tried a lot of things cutting out certain but then lose weight had a good period on probiotics aflolex for a few years then they stopped working so you have to revisit and try different things. I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis lat year and side effects of the medication doesn't help with IBS.

[Edgar77]

I use fibogel. It contains ispaghula husk. It is not a laxative. Just extra fibre. It's just a case of finding the right dose.

[Gardener in reply to Edgar77]

Thank you, but the side effects are wind and bloating!

[Poppyseed8 in reply to Edgar77]

I have to agree with you I find Fibogel works for me very well loose it binds you up constipation it bulks it out took me a while to get used to it but I definitely notice the difference if I forget to take it

[Februarygirl]

I tried this starting at the end of last year and into the beginning of this year. Although it slowed things up a bit I was always uncomfortable at at times in pain. I gave up on it after 4 or 5 weeks. It was a relief not to feel ill all of the time. But what works for some doesn’t always work for others. It’s always worth trying different things.

[Gardener]

Thanks for your responses, that’s just what I thought. I’m suffering terribly at present I think from introducing chia seeds and also having taken a Dulcoease capsule, but I need something, this disorder is just awful isn’t it. Feel for everyone else.xRos

[Magonjwa]

Having struggled for a few years to manage IBS constipation, caused I think by high blood pressure tablets, I have found ReguCol from Holland and Barrett has been the most effective to keep me regular and better than Fybogel. Regucol has the addition of good bacteria for the gut which is missing from Fybogel.

[Droidus]

whilst I was on the ketogenic diet, psyllium husk was included in quite a few recipes. I go through phases of loose bowels and constipation. I found on the keto diet constipation got really bad, I was so constipated I felt really unwell. When going to sit or get up it felt like someone was kicking me in my abdomen, it was truly awful. Then I read about this little gem, st first it was a gem!

There’s some precautions you must take, don’t eat it at the same time as taking medications. Also, I found that once it helped my system purge, it caused me quite considerable abdominal pain, while it helped me to have bowel movements, it REALLY aggravated my bowels.

You could try baking cookies using coconut flour, I found coconut flour helped when needing to unblock things. There are some incredible recipes online for coconut flour cakes, muffins and cookies, they’re very tasty ( if you like a coconut twang ) the blueberry muffins are really good. Maybe even try baking with xylitol, we no longer have sugar in our household thanks to the keto diet. Again, it can have a slight affect on bowels, like anyone with IBS, it’s trial and error.

We use xylitol for strawberry, mixed berries and yogurt smoothies, with a dash of vanilla. They’re are incredible on a hot day, part freeze the yogurt and use frozen berries with some ice old water.

Apologies for going off track a bit. Have a good read into psyllium husk, if you do decide to try it. If baking with it be certain you buy one that doesn’t turn baked goods pink/purple. Have a google and look at the keto wrap recipes that call for psyllium husk, they’re not like flour wraps, but, they will certainly get things moving. They are actually very nice. The wraps turn out looking as if they’ve been made with weetabix, don’t let the look put you off.

I would recommend anyone who has IBS to try the keto diet, it certainly made my life a lot easier that’s for sure. Once I cut out grains and cereals, I definitely felt a difference. It’s not for everyone, it’s worth a try.

Also one last note, be sure to drink plenty of water with psyllium husk, it swells and absorbs fluid. Years ago before they put mebeverine into fybogel And I could take that, I always wondered what was in fybogel, after cooking with psyllium husk I was curious as to wether it’s an ingredient in fybogel 🤷‍♀️ It sure does look like it. Hopefully you decide if it’s for you.

[JumpJiving]

I've been taking psyllium husk fibre (mostly Superself Organic Psyllium Husk Fibre) since the year when I had diverticular disease (including colonoscopy with polyps removed), IBS and gallstones all at the same time. Let's just say that was a time when I didn't want any pressure on my abdomen, whether the duvet or clothes with waistbands or belts (and as a bloke there really aren't that many clothes available that don't have a waistband of some sort). Anyway, I've been on psyllium husk ever since. It did cause gas initially, but that soon settled. It's worked wonders for me since - no constipation, no diarrhoea, no (ok, almost no) abdominal aches and pains (but what ones there have been have probably been caused by an unrelated condition that causes aches and pains all over).

[welsh12 in reply to JumpJiving]

Thanks I have a organic powder which blends well in water we will see but promising

[Joey01]

I take Fybogel which is similar. One sachet TWICE a day. My BMs were all over the place. Anything up to 5+ times a day plus accidents Since I've been taking (over a year now) things have calmed down. I still have the odd blip but feel much more confident when going out.

One size doesn't fit all but I was so desperate I would have tried anything. The GP prescribed it. Might be worth discussing with your GP

[rubberpants3]

I had forgotten - I used to put this on my cereal, long ago, and it really increased the size of my motion, and i think i had more comfortable bowel movements. I'll get some more to try again.