Question 1

does shore natural fiber therapy work for anal fissures?

Accepted Answer

Difficult to treat: Anal fissures are often difficult to treat and slow to heal.  Avoidance of constipation is a necessary component of treatment and fiber can help.  Usually a prescription cream containing 0.4% Nitroglycerin is necessary to expedite healing.  See  your doctor.

Question 2

i heard some cultures take 2 or 3 tablespoons of flax seeds with hot water as a natural laxative. is that safe to do? how about daily for fiber?

Accepted Answer

Flax is good: Any plant contains fiber which can help with digestive processes and bowel movements. Pysllium, a plant fiber, is the most often used and is available in many over the counter preparations. Flax seed also contains beneficial plant oils which are good for cholesterol.

Question 3

i know laxatives are not supposed to be taken over a long period of time daily, but what about psyllium husk? its natural fiber,but a bulk laxative

Accepted Answer

Fine to take: There is no safety issue with psyllium.  Coffee also helps to get the train moving.  Enjoy your morning express .

Question 4

best treatment other than medication for small fiber neuropathy pain?

Accepted Answer

See details: Rest, ice, physical therapy and local cortisone injection are all options. Speak with an orthopedist about which option is best for you.

Question 5

what are best natural treatment options for constipation due to morphine?, i want to avoid taking laxatives. last bowel movement was monday.

Accepted Answer

High fiber food: Eat high fiber foods and drink plenty of water. Recommended buy Metamucil at the pharmacy since it is OTC and well tolerated than other strong laxatives . Metamucil is a fiber supplement you can buy as powder form and mix with water. If you do not wish to take Metamucil, you can always try keeping hydrated and exercise. Narcotics cause constipation and a gentler laxative like Metamucil helps.

Question 6

what is the role of fiber therapy in ibs?

Accepted Answer

Arabinogalactan: Arabinogalactan is a soluble fiber that helps with mucosal lining recovery in irritable bowel. It also helps eliminate the inadequate emptying feeling with ibs.

Question 7

i'm on bc trinessa (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol) and i was wondering if i take super colon cleanse and a fiber therapy pill wil it interfere with my birth control pill?

Accepted Answer

No: That will not affect your birth control but colon cleanses have not been shown to have any health benefits either.

Question 8

i've increased fiber, water, exercise and still only pass pebbles. have to use a laxative at least 1 every 2 weeks. suppository doesn't clean out?

Accepted Answer

Chronic constipation: For how long?  opioids / anticholinergics? Drink  2.5 -3 liters /day, combo of water /gatorade. juice? also 1-2 glassesf prune  juice /day  Consider Sitz study where they have you swallow markers and over 5 days see how many you release  in stool, if few are released it means the bowel is moving too slow. or may have congential absence of muscularis  in some colon section.  f/u w/ gastroenterology

Question 9

how do you slowly increase fiber intake? last time i took a cup of psyillum powder daily, it didn't seem to make me go to the bathroom, it took laxatives to make me go, was i taking too much? it softened it, but didn't make me go more than usual?

Accepted Answer

Overdose?: With most or all psyllium products (e.g. Metamucil), that's a huge overdose. Usually 1-2 teaspoons 1-3 times daily. See a doctor for in-person evaluation and advice.

Question 10

do you think i should take a laxative for constipation or fiber powder?

Accepted Answer

Fiber: Laxative r a stimulant & u will b come dependent on them where as fiber is a natural way 2 ur colon 2 absorb more h2o & that softens ur stool. Also remain well hydrated. Urinating seldom during the day & dark urine means u need more h2o. More often & almost clear color means good hydration. Stay away from stimulants.

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A member asked:

Does shore natural fiber therapy work for anal fissures?

A member asked:

I heard some cultures take 2 or 3 tablespoons of flax seeds with hot water as a natural laxative. is that safe to do? how about daily for fiber?

A member asked:

I know laxatives are not supposed to be taken over a long period of time daily, but what about psyllium husk? its natural fiber,but a bulk laxative

A member asked:

Best treatment other than medication for small fiber neuropathy pain?

A member asked:

What are best natural treatment options for constipation due to morphine?, i want to avoid taking laxatives. last bowel movement was monday.

A member asked:

What is the role of fiber therapy in ibs?

A member asked:

I'm on bc trinessa (norgestimate and ethinyl estradiol) and i was wondering if i take super colon cleanse and a fiber therapy pill wil it interfere with my birth control pill?

A member asked:

I've increased fiber, water, exercise and still only pass pebbles. have to use a laxative at least 1 every 2 weeks. suppository doesn't clean out?

A member asked:

How do you slowly increase fiber intake? last time i took a cup of psyillum powder daily, it didn't seem to make me go to the bathroom, it took laxatives to make me go, was i taking too much? it softened it, but didn't make me go more than usual?

A member asked:

Do you think i should take a laxative for constipation or fiber powder?

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