Has there been any noted success in using these when you have boating/indigestion/etc from IBS?
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I was not able to give them the chance - they were so strong I was coughing and had to spit it out. I tried again another day and got the same reaction. I can tolerate most foods and drinks, but this was an exception.
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I am sorry, I threw it away. My thing was that I was trying to un-bloat and it made it worse.I don't know if it had FOS. I was so uncomfortable and stomach was so bloated after 1 week that I stopped taking it. Maybe it helps other people. Just didn't do it for me.
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They certainly seem to work for me. Not to be indelicate, but the ingestion of the extra fiber has meant more regularity for me and easier elimination.
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yes. they have made a big difference. I spent 15 years without gallbladder and no one told me about this. now I am on it somany digestive issues are gone.
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I didn't have any gas problems as much as nauseous but they definitely helped ease all my stomach distress. I have Celiac Disease so these are a go to. Hope this helps.
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From what I have read it does. I know I experienced a "cleansing" and no longer have "stomach rumbles" etc. I use it everyday and have for several months...I also take a variety of Chinese Herbs and so I am not are of its exact impact. Hope this helps
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try freezing the capsules. they don't melt until they are already in your intestine, so no fish burps
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I don't have a problem with intes gas so I do not know. I was using it for IBS
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We have had people more than 250 Ibs ride in ours. It was fine, no stressed seams or anything. It is just rated at 220 Ibs for safety but we have never had any issues. We have only used ours on the local rivers however, not in the big lake or open waters.
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Dianne, I tried Acacia which I think is a lying scam. Heather's Tummy Fiber works. It adds more fiber to your diet and is soothing to your alimentary system. It dissolves easily and add it to scrambled eggs, protein drinks and anything you want. I recommend it.
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I think it might help a bit, nothing drastic. Yogi does make other tea formulas that I have seen at the store specifically for helping get regular and also colon cleansing. But I've never tried them.
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Your issues don't sound that out of the ordinary. I've been using this product for months. Always the same results. Pills smell like low tide at the beach. Slight nausea when taken on an empty stomach. Which results in horrendously smelly burps. Like I've just eaten sushi made out of cat food. But overall, the positive physiological results outweigh the negative psychological results that come from getting dirty looks on the bus in the morning. I know the instructions say to take them on an empty stomach, but I haven't noticed any kind of decrease in efficacy if/when I take them with food. So, do whatever works best for you. Your issues don't sound that out of the ordinary. I've been using this product for months. Always the same results. Pills smell like low tide at the beach. Slight nausea when taken on an empty stomach. Which results in horrendously smelly burps. Like I've just eaten sushi made out of cat food. But overall, the positive physiological results outweigh the negative psychological results that come from getting dirty looks on the bus in the morning. I know the instructions say to take them on an empty stomach, but I haven't noticed any kind of decrease in efficacy if/when I take them with food.... » Read More Your issues don't sound that out of the ordinary. I've been using this product for months. Always the same results. Pills smell like low tide at the beach. Slight nausea when taken on an empty stomach. Which results in horrendously smelly burps. Like I've just eaten sushi made out of cat food. But overall, the positive physiological results outweigh the negative psychological results that come from getting dirty looks on the bus in the morning. I know the instructions say to take them on an empty stomach, but I haven't noticed any kind of decrease in efficacy if/when I take them with food. So, do whatever works best for you. « Show Less
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gas-x relieves the symptom of gas, but peppermint oil stops the production of gas. Together with peppermint oil I also took Digest+SEB and some probiotics. If you are taking artificial sweetners, this certainly will not work. Actually artificial sweetners (any kind) is one of the causes of stomach problems like IBS. If you are allergic to some foods this won't prevent that, you have to avoid such foods like wheat and milk. Before I started on this, I could hardly eat any food. I could only eat meat and rice before. If your problem is caused by any bacteria, you have to treat that first. Hope this hint will help you. gas-x relieves the symptom of gas, but peppermint oil stops the production of gas. Together with peppermint oil I also took Digest+SEB and some probiotics. If you are taking artificial sweetners, this certainly will not work. Actually artificial sweetners (any kind) is one of the causes of stomach problems like IBS. If you are allergic to some foods this won't prevent that, you have to avoid such foods like wheat and milk. Before I started on this, I could hardly eat any food. I could only eat meat and rice before. If your problem is caused by any bacteria, you have to treat that first.... » Read More gas-x relieves the symptom of gas, but peppermint oil stops the production of gas. Together with peppermint oil I also took Digest+SEB and some probiotics. If you are taking artificial sweetners, this certainly will not work. Actually artificial sweetners (any kind) is one of the causes of stomach problems like IBS. If you are allergic to some foods this won't prevent that, you have to avoid such foods like wheat and milk. Before I started on this, I could hardly eat any food. I could only eat meat and rice before. If your problem is caused by any bacteria, you have to treat that first. Hope this hint will help you. « Show Less
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I have read that information also and when I presented this to my GI Doc with his knowledge of my long-standing problems with IBS-C, he thought it was fine for me to use indefinitely. He actually said the thinking on use of some laxatives over time is changing, particularly for those who have not found other alternatives that work for them, so that this would be acceptable in that situation. I have used it for a number of years without a problem or need to increase the dose. It is best to try other things like drinking more water, using more fiber first, but for some, those measures do not work.
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Hi Scott, I am not qualified to recommend how anyone else uses this supplement. I know a cancer survivor who used it for a while. I use it daily and plan to do so until I don't feel I need it. I researched it made my own decision. I tapered up until I felt my system was getting enough. Diarrhea is how some people determine they have enough. I feel that it is very helpful to me. I do take it on an empty stomach. No issues with long-term use that I have read about. Best wishes, Lynne
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They have a gelatin cover with powder on the inside. I take two every day. And guess what? I ate bratwurst with cabbage and German potato salad today and didn't get indigestion. I totally couldn't eat that before. Hope these work for you. LS
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not sure how to tell exactly, but I haven't personally had fishy burps, my bf did when he took it one time. I usually try to take it with food or a protein shake so maybe thats why I don't.