Laurie4b Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 This continues my saga of post-infectious IBS. Using a really restricted diet, I was able to eliminate the diarrhea. The problem is that now I am constipated. The GP suggested Metamucil, but as I recall, that contains either sugar or artificial sweeteners. Is there a gluten-free alternative brand that is not sweetened? If it's relevant, here's what I've been eating and tolerating aside from some remaining gas: homemade chicken bone broth, chicken, white rice, eggs, GF Cheerios with almond milk, cooked carrots, cooked peas, chamomile tea (Recently saw it was not low fodmap, but didn't seem to bother me), cooked canned pineapple, curry paste (made with peanut butter, tumeric, cumin, pepper, cinnamon, fresh ginger and red wine vinegar---I was trying to get some tumeric in for soothing the inflammation), and homemade ginger tea. And, fortunately, a few dark chocolate squares and a few Altoids mints. I am avoiding the low-fodmap veges that are also gas producing since that's a problem right now, though they are among my favorites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 (edited) http://www.amazon.com/Yerba-Prima-Psyllium-Whole-12-Ounce/dp/B00013YYKS/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1454081680&sr=8-5&keywords=psyllium I don't know if this is gluten free, but it is not sweetened. Edited January 29, 2016 by EKS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie4b Posted January 29, 2016 Author Share Posted January 29, 2016 Thanks! I was able to see a label up close on the Amazon link and it is gluten-free. Now to hope our Whole Foods carries it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmgal Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Late to the party on this bu,t have you tried warm lemon water or magnesium? Both work for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 How about flax seeds? You can buy them just about anywhere these days. http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-991-flaxseed.aspx?activeingredientid=991&activeingredientname=flaxseed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawyer&Mom Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 I buy packaged pre-ground flaxseed at Whole Foods. You can keep the bag in your freezer. Add a tablespoon to a large glass of water, stir and drink. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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