WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for September, 2003: Re: Is FiberCon safe?

Re: Is FiberCon safe?

From: Angel (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 4 Sep 2003 21:09:40 -0500 (CDT)

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*Hi*: Citrucel works great for me too. It's great with orange juice! I have the same problem. I also take a calcium/magnesium supplement at night before I go to bed, it helps relax the body muscles and the magnezium helps with the bowel movements. Other options, sprinkle ground flax seeds over salads, cereal, yogurt etc. The flax seed is a great source of Omega-3 good oils (anti-inflammatory) and a GREAT source of fiber. You can pick that up at your local health food store. Another option is Fiber cereal (Fiber-One has highest content), I mix it with my favorite cereal. I combine most of those things a little through each day so I don't have to swallow big pills or get tired of taking something. Best of luck! Angel

At Wed, 3 Sep 2003, cindy wrote: >
>I am not a dr.,but my my physician told me to drink Citrucel daily to
>prevent constipation.
>>
>>I'm in my early 20s, and I had been suffering from constipation for
>>about a week, although I had been drinking TONS of water and trying to
>>eat lots of fiber. I still couldn't have a bowel movement. I went to
>>the store to look at some fiber supplements, picked up a package of
>>FiberCon caplets and read the back of the package. It said to be very
>>cautious because the caplet may get lodged in your throat and swell up,
>>causing you to choke!!! I didn't buy any because that scared me! I don't
>>usually have a hard time swallowing pills, but occasionally one will go
>>down sideways or not quite right. I finally ended up having a bowel
>>movement on my own and things are getting back to normal, but I'm just
>>wondering. If this happens again (I get constipated semi-frequently
>>although not usually as bad as this last time), is it safe to take a
>>fiber supplement? Are there other risks?

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