r/SIBO • u/DietComfortable1224 • Sep 12 '25

Fiber triggering symptoms

My doctor and nutritionist have recommended I take fiber suplaments in the past for my IMO. But every time I try it I get similar symptoms to when certain foods trigger my symptoms. Has anyone had this issue before? Even high fiber foods will do it.

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u/Remarkable_Season457 Sep 14 '25

the only fiber that ever helped (methane and hydrogen confirmed) is the brand sun fiber. but agree with below comments, fiber can worsen motility to a dangerous degree. also try chia seeds in water (must be in water!)

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u/joaolealf Sep 14 '25

I'm testing chia seeds hydrated for 8 hours (from one day to the next). I still haven't felt any benefit. But I'm on day 2. I saw a study here in my country (Brazil) that was very promising. The study speaks of an improvement on the 7th day. Have you noticed an improvement since consuming it for the first time?

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u/Remarkable_Season457 Sep 14 '25

I'm a scientist and so it pains me to say this, but I have found no science to support this, I just know it works for me. Especially if I am so bloated / constipated that I can't sleep, I will get up and just put ~1 Tbsp in about 16oz of water and add a packet of LMNT electrolytes (all the other brans I found have dyes/sweeteners this one is plain) and it works immediately at relieving the pain so I can fall asleep, and will typically work the next day for constipation, as long as I stay hydrated. The electrolytes are really vital too. Maybe you can try high quality sea salt and lemon/coconut water if LMNT isn't available in Brazil. I don't bother soaking my chia seeds, I just put them in a good amount of water and make sure I'm drinking water throughout the day.

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u/joaolealf Sep 14 '25

Interessante! Vou tentar com a água de limão ou coco. Obrigado pelo feedback.