Metamusil
From: International Adhesions Society (tracy.joslin@adhesions.org)
Sun Sep 18 18:22:12 2005
From: adhesions@adhesions.org [mailto:adhesions@adhesions.org] On Behalf Of
Eva Thomas
Sent: Wednesday, September 14, 2005 9:07 PM
Subject: Metamusil
Dear Kelly
Metamucil has helped me a lot get less partial
blockages and have more regular, firmer stools.
It is not a laxative per se (and will not cure
the underlying cause for your blockages), but
more of a "bulking agent" (it will give you a
larger stool and clean you out). Your Dr gave
you good advise. Try it. I would have some (2tsp)
loose Metamucil with some lukewarm water in the
morning before going to work, and half a
Metamusil cracker (Apple/Cinnamon) before every
meal and whenever I was out (it calmes your
tummy and gut). You can nibble them throughout
the day. Just make sure you get enough fluids.
You have to find out how much Metamucil you
need. Start low and gradually work your way up I
f you have to. I had less pain, less bloating,
less Diarrhea, less discomfort in general.
I got this tip, after many calls for help,
from a very compassionate Nutritionist and
Dietition.
I've had to have a bowel resection this summer
and gladly went back on Metamucil ( or bulk
Phsyllium) after surgery to combat symptoms
from it.
Hope it works for you.
Eva
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