What Are The Withdrawal Symptoms Of Metamucil?

Posted on Tue, 19 Jan 2016

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Question : I recently been boated latey it started when I was taking Metamucil I stop talking it a month ago. I have a lot of gas trap in my stomach when it passes I feel better could this be IBS . MY stool is OK when I use the restroom.

Answered by Dr. Kathy Robinson (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
could need probiotics

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for your question,
Fiber supplements like metamucil can cause gas in some patients. It can also occur if you have lost the normal bacteria in your gut. Changing your diet to avoid gas producing foods and adding a daily probiotic may help. IBS patients usually have a lot of abdominal cramping with either diarrhea, constipation or an alternating pattern of both constipation and diarrhea.
Gas-producing foods artichokes, asparagus, broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, cucumbers, green peppers, onions, peas, radishes, and raw potatoes. Beans and other legumes. Fruits such as apricots, bananas, melons, peaches, pears, prunes, and raw apples. In addition, some people get a lot of gas when consuming dairy products.
Let me know if you have further questions.
Dr. Robinson

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