Opinions on Metamucil?

[Anonymous]

Sorry this post is tmi but I need some advice. All my life I've had problems pooping, most times when I go it's diarrhea and I usually go after every meal and as soon as I wake up. Even when I do have normal poo it's very small, sorta looks like cat turds. I told my dr this and he wants me to take Metamucil said lile a 32oz cup of it every morning. From what I understand it's like a clumping laxative meaning it clumps it up more, my concern is it gonna make my turds be bigger? There's been times I've struggled to push it out and will think man that's gotta be a big one and I look and it's just normal size for me, I don't want to be trying to push out these huge turds that will hurt me. I'm also worried that it uses the word laxative I already go a lot in a day and I don't wanna be going more than I already do. He said I'm fiber deficient so would a fiber bar have the same effect? I've ate those before and even have a brand I really like. Does it give you a horrible stomach ache when you drink it? Sometimes with the fiber bars it like makes my stomach hurt like I've gotta poo real bad.

[JustinCaseUDontKnow]

You need more bulk with fiber in your diet, you could try eating Wheat Bread,
Oatmeal is good source of fiber too.. Metamucil is good for you cause you
need your bowels regulated.. Now eating lot salads is good for your bowels
Now i had medical doctor who said Applesauce is good for making
your bowels form and to have less diarrhea also stay away from too much
diary products that can cause loose stools , I know they sell Fiber con
that does help give form bowels and gives more bulk ,

[Asker]

Hmm that's interesting. I only eat wheat bread and I do eat oatmeal so not really sure why I'm like this. I think I may just get some fiber bars and try to eat more oatmeal. The word bulk is scaring me lol, I'm fine with how my turds are just wish it wasn't so often.

[JustinCaseUDontKnow]

Yeah, did you ever consider taking Probiotic Supplements
https://www.digestiveadvantage.com , My cousin has bowel
problems all his life too , His doctor recommend Digestive Advantage

[Asker]

No I never thought to try that. Isn't probiotics in yogurt?

[JustinCaseUDontKnow]

You got make sure you get the right yogurt that contains a probiotics

[Asker]

Ahh. I eat Greek yogurt when I can but not sure if it's in there or not. I have a hard time with dairy it upsets my stomach and in the summer when it's hot I can't handle dairy at all. I do like the green yogurt it's just hard to tolerate sometimes

[JustinCaseUDontKnow]

This yogurt https://activia.us.com/ is suppose to be good without ill side effects
but i do know how you feel with your bowels cause i been there with mine for
quite sometime

[Asker]

Same sort of issues? I guess I'm just used to it because I've dealt with it for so long. Just keep antidiarrhea on me all the time and that helps a lot the days things are really bad like work days. I try not to eat there but most times I haven't had time to make a lunch and I can't leave so I'm sorta stuck with what's here can't go 12 hours without eating anything.

[JustinCaseUDontKnow]

Yeah my cousin he had lot of trouble with it too and they
said his blood work numbers came back high for possibility
for Celiac disease and another thing he got Cerebral Palsy so
it's really hard to wonder ,

[reptocarl]

I like citrucel better. It's smoother and tastes better. I wouldn't call them a laxitive, regulator is probably a better word. They take a couple of months to start working good but just keep using it. Take care of your colon because a bad or diseased one can make your life very bad. Diverticulitis is caused by a lack of fiber

[randomize8]

A very important concept to have in mind is to try to find the right balance of soluble and insoluble fiber for your body. If you do, you can be 100% sure you’ll be having your best ever poops.

Also, water intake is non-negotiable, you should be aiming for 60 oz at least. Meeting your recommended mineral daily values (sodium, potassium, magnesium) should also be prioritized, as deficiencies in these are common constipation culprits.

Don’t forget to visir your physician, as a metabolic workup to exclude possible secondary causes of constipation.

Above all, pay attention to your diet and try to establish a connection between what you’re eating and what you see on the toilet bowl. Adjust accordingly, and you’ll be up and running metabolism-wise.

[Marttinez]

Metamucil is used when you are constipated and your turds lol are too big. Fiber is good, ut metamucil is not your best option, start eating more fruits. I'll pay more attention to your diet because it's not normal to be having diarrhea all the time. And yes it will make your stomach hurt so a smaller amount will solve that problem..

[Asker]

What if I just add a tiny bit to some water every day, like maybe half a tsp to 20 oz of water would that be enough to have any sort of effect?

[Marttinez]

Start reducing the amount until you find a dose that will not give you a stomach ache. Or take half twice a day, But your problems is with the food that you're eating. .

[Asker]

I don't really eat that unhealthy or overeat. I eat fruits, quite a few veggies from my garden, lots of chicken, eggs, only eat wheat bread. I can def tell when I eat at work it makes things a lot worst that's when I get the diarrhea most when I'm home and cooking is when I have what would be normal for me.

[Marttinez]

Ok that's good, try to avoid eating at work since you know it does. Try getting some probiotics, Yogurts like activia are supposed to help.

[Iron_Man]

You have to move your body if you sit all day you could be a teen and you can't poop well.

[Asker]

I'm 27. I don't really exercise but I'm always out and about doing things like fishing, in the garden, take my dog for walks etc. I've had these issues all my life and it doesn't matter what in eat it's always the same results

[Iron_Man]

Try Jogging 6 days a week or walking for an hour a day and see how that works

[Asker]

Do you mean like specifically go for a walk for an hour? Throughout the day I probly walk more than an hour but that's just like going random places and doing stuff. I can't jog I have big boobs and it hurts too much to run

[Iron_Man]

I mean walk for an hour without stopping that is not the same thing moving around and sitting and moving around. Try it because someone your age should be able to poop Normal

[Asker]

I'll give it a try. I've always had problems even as a baby my mom had to do some raunchy stuff to me so I could poop. Guess my plan will be to be sure to go for a walk, gonna get some fiber bars and try to eat more oatmeal. I like oatmeal I've just gotten used to having eggs in the morning and that's always what I want my morning eggs.

[Iron_Man]

Great good luck to you

[Asker]

Thanks for the advice

[Iron_Man]

You are very welcome I hope for the best for you