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After accidentally taking a tablespoon of metamucil, had bm was fuzzy and one was squiggle and like a small piece of yarn shape. normal?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Fiber: This is a fiber effect from the metamucil. Fresh fruit and veggies work just as well with 8-10 glasses of water daily.

Dr Grin agreed

Answered 5/1/2014

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A member asked:

After accidentally taking a tablespoon of metamucil, had bm was fuzzy and one was squiggle and like a small piece of yarn shape. normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Grin agreed

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