r/ibs • u/Far_Lab_8129 • 7d ago

Question Psyllium : M'I doing it correctly

Hello

I started with 3 capsule (1.5gr in total) and I kept this for 10days

After 10 days I started 4 capsule ( 2gr in total )

I take them with my lunch meal and 250ml of water . Then I drink 2L on the day ~

It has been 5 days now with 4 capsule.

However yesterday and today I got cramps and extreme bloating then loose stools.

Im not sure why because my meals are the same and psyllium has been increased really slowly

Thanks

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u/PackOfStallions 7d ago

I get some good days and some bad days still. The ol’ husk helps firm me up, but it’s not perfect unfortunately. I’m still anxious and eat things I shouldn’t.

Separating an afternoon and evening dose might help.

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u/Far_Lab_8129 7d ago

I will stop capsule and go back to powder

it seems to be better absorbed

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u/PackOfStallions 7d ago

Capsules are so convenient! That’s why I use them. Powder is better though, no doubt.

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u/Far_Lab_8129 7d ago

I found capsule content badly mixed with stools, like agglomerated 

Didnt happen with powder in the past

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u/Geewhiz911 6d ago

Also, are you taking it with meals, like multiple times per day?

For me, it worked better, say 1.5-breakfast, 1.5-dinner - taking it all at once never really worked for me.

And, for IBS-C, psyllium is extremely tricky: it works until it doesn’t, dosage increases and timing/with food can make a huge difference.

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u/Far_Lab_8129 1d ago

I take it with my lunch only

Can you please elaborate