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(also known as Metamucil)
Psyllium is the common name for several members of the plant genus Plantago whose seeds are used commercially for the production of mucilage. more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Irritable Bowel Syndrom... | 147 |
65% |
| Crohn's Disease & Ulcer... | 4 |
100% |
| Diverticulitis | 3 |
100% |
| Fibromyalgia | 1 |
100% |
| Diabetes Type 2 | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 67% (157
Members)
find Psyllium helpful
Psyllium Reviews
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Metamucil tablets really stablized my diarrhea to once or twice a month.
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The best thing for it so far. (Benefibre and Metamucil caps)
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makes me constipated I gave up on fiber supplements
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The only thing that helps so far I take it after every meal.
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Taking this when i feel any pain or discomfort coming on seems to settle my stomach a lot. The pain becomes much mroe bearable and i feel generally healthier.
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yes, helps with constipation, but concerned about getting sensative to this stuff. Is ther a ood alternative?
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It helps when i need it.
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Chronic diarrhoea over 43 years, taking calcium carbonate tablet twice per day holds the crhonic diarrhoe.
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helps to keep me regular
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With diet in check the numbers are great!!
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IBS-D was really bad. In a few days things became healthier. I also am eating smaller meals more often and foods that are found in most low glycemic routines.
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I take metamucil every day. This is my miracle drug.
Working / Worked
I highly recommend psyllium. After a week of incorporating it in my daily diet, I am regular with little or no abdominal discomfort. Remember to drink plenty of water.
Working / Worked
Helps some, but increases gas
Somewhat Helpful
I like miralax better....it's more gental
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Discussions
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Metamucil causing water retention?
To remove water from your body, you might try going on a low salt diet for three days. If you cut your sodium down to lower than 1500 mg you will be ... [More] -
Metamucil
You are supposed to start slowly when adding a fiber supplement, then gradually increase to maximum dosage. Metamucil is psyllium I believe. Any type ... [More] -
Can you get an allergy to Psyllium?
I took Metamucil for quite a few years until it stopped working and I got sick of it when I was stressed out.Of course I think you may be allergic to ... [More] -
Can you get an allergy to Psyllium?
Hi, I have to take Metamucil 2x per day to help my bowels move since this infection. But I'm wondering if I'm allergic to it. I sometimes get prickl... [More] -
Metamucil
When I"m using psyllium (I"m not right now) I like straight psyllium rather than Metamucil. [More]
