[jrm]

Originally Posted by Puzzle

This stuff works. Three heaped teaspoons a day to get a noticeable effect.

Noticeable effect as in slowed things up?

[dethklok]

No update?

Well I tried the stuff for myself. Been 5 days and so far I am impressed but who knows how long that will last. ~4 tsps ed, divided into 2 doses, and bloating does occur but it is subsiding somewhat with continued use.

[jrm]

Just got mine in. It's from NOW. I took my first serving of one tablespoon about 30 mintues ago. I will also start Controlled Labs Orange Triad tomorrow which has some digestive aids so we'll see how the combo goes. I'm going to play it by ear with the servings of the Psyllium.

[dethklok]

Working your way up on dosages is the best way to approach any supplement. I should have mentioned thats what I did. Good luck.

[jrm]

Normally I'm bad about not doing that, but I really don't want to blow a gasket at the wrong time because I took too much. I'm just trying to slow my junk down.

[dethklok]

I understand what you mean. You aren't going to gain more muscle faster by giving your self hemroids. The only complaint I have so far is the gas and bloating. Have you gotten either of these?

[gdbear65]

I like Fiberrific. But I don't quite understand the problem - ideally you should have a bowel movement for each meal your consume.

[dethklok]

Thanks for the link bear. Stuff looks great for those wishing to add some bulk in their hulk. Do you use this everyday?

[jrm]

Originally Posted by dethklok

I understand what you mean. You aren't going to gain more muscle faster by giving your self hemroids. The only complaint I have so far is the gas and bloating. Have you gotten either of these?

Not as of yet, but last night was my first time using it and this evening was my second time. I can say that this morning was the first time this semester I didn't almost crap my pants on the way to school or have to immediately after getting to campus. I cleared the chamber before my first class just to be safe. Overall I would have to say today was good for me in regards to bathroom visits.

[jrm]

Originally Posted by gdbear65

I like Fiberrific. But I don't quite understand the problem - ideally you should have a bowel movement for each meal your consume.

I can accept that...but my problem is that I have to have that BM sometimes immediately or within minutes of consuming my meals.

[gdbear65]

Originally Posted by dethklok

Thanks for the link bear. Stuff looks great for those wishing to add some bulk in their hulk. Do you use this everyday?

1 - 2 tsp ED - works well for me. I've tried psyllium but it doesn't do as good a job.

[gdbear65]

Originally Posted by jrm

I can accept that...but my problem is that I have to have that BM sometimes immediately or within minutes of consuming my meals.

That sounds unusual. Has it always been this way? More to the point: are your stools loose or firm? If they are well formed then it's probably nothing to worry about.

[dethklok]

Originally Posted by gdbear65

That sounds unusual. Has it always been this way? More to the point: are your stools loose or firm? If they are well formed then it's probably nothing to worry about.

He probably has a mild case of IBS where the natural intestinal stimulation from food consumption creates an urgent need for him to evacuate. When my Crohn's flares up the slightest digestive stimulation has me on the run and it sucks big time. When I am in remission I am backed up and that sucks too. That's why I am trying Metamucil(physlium husk) at the moment. To try and regulate things and so far I am going every morning and it feels great. It is far superior to my results with Citrucel (methylcellulose fiber) and Colace(stool softner). I would still like to give your stuff a try and see if I can get those hella logs. The ones that have you leaving the bathroom proud.

[2fresh]

Watch out to whoever said milk/cottage cheese etc...Dairy type products might make someone a little more constipated then normal. So watch the balance and try to go for more complex carbs/fiber type foods.

My one friend even said Green Tea was giving him really good bathroom trips soo mess around with that.

[jrm]

Originally Posted by dethklok

He probably has a mild case of IBS where the natural intestinal stimulation from food consumption creates an urgent need for him to evacuate. When my Crohn's flares up the slightest digestive stimulation has me on the run and it sucks big time. When I am in remission I am backed up and that sucks too. That's why I am trying Metamucil(physlium husk) at the moment. To try and regulate things and so far I am going every morning and it feels great. It is far superior to my results with Citrucel (methylcellulose fiber) and Colace(stool softner). I would still like to give your stuff a try and see if I can get those hella logs. The ones that have you leaving the bathroom proud.

...I'm going to have to write that first sentence down b/c that's the best explaination I've heard for part of what I experience. I have multiple issues but that's a big one, I vary b/t loose/firm, runs/stopped up. Other times it's just random oh my god I'm about to crap my pants in a moments notice. Dr has me on Loperamide (Imodium AD) but that doesn't solve it most the time.

[dethklok]

I give you reps because what you are describing is the way it has been for over half my life, plus a few bowel resections thrown in there and I am only 24.

It sounds like you have been to a GI and he probably did all the necessary tests to rule out more serious conditions and diagnosed you with IBS.

Do a search on Levsin and Lomotil. These 2 prescription medicines have been helpful for symptom management for me in the past.

[jrm]

Thanks...I am 26 and have been this way my whole life. I can't count how many times I've blown a seal trying to get to the toilet, even in adulthood. I finally went to a GI after one such incident while with an ex. I know my anxieties play a part and adrenaline too in general. I never made the adrenaline correlation until a Sociology professor told us in my Deviance class last semester about how home burglers will sometimes leave a Cleveland Steamer in the house because the adrenaline excites them so much they have to release.

[dethklok]

Talk about leaving a calling card.