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I Suffer From Irritable Bowel / Diverticulitis . I Am

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Posted on Sat, 13 Feb 2021
Question: I suffer from irritable bowel / diverticulitis. I am taking a psyllium capsule at night before I go to bed. I also take a tsp slippery elm in the morning. My stools in the morning have been greatly increased and also sometimes a couple of times in the daytime as well. In the morning sometimes have half a bowl full but still reasonably firm.
I am wondering if I am taking too much psyllium or shouldn't be taking it at night.
I have been doing this for some months but at moment feel tired and bit lacking in energy
Can you advise please.
I am allergic to sulphates with a very high sulphur allergy Also allergic to other drugs and have an intollerance to dairy
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Better stop taking psyllium at night.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.

I think you can stop taking psyllium husk capsules but continue taking slippery elm in morning.
Psyllium is a balk forming fiber laxative and you can substitute it's effects by naturally increasing fiber in your diet having more fruits and vegetables, more whole grain bread also increase water intake.
The increase of water intake and the bowel movement reduced at once daily may help you have more energy.
I believe the bowel movements will be more regular if you stop it and change diet.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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I Suffer From Irritable Bowel / Diverticulitis . I Am

Brief Answer: Better stop taking psyllium at night. Detailed Answer: Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service. I read your query and here is my advice. I think you can stop taking psyllium husk capsules but continue taking slippery elm in morning. Psyllium is a balk forming fiber laxative and you can substitute it's effects by naturally increasing fiber in your diet having more fruits and vegetables, more whole grain bread also increase water intake. The increase of water intake and the bowel movement reduced at once daily may help you have more energy. I believe the bowel movements will be more regular if you stop it and change diet. Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.