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How come people with irritable bowl syndrome (ibs) aren't supposed to take fiber?
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Increased "gas": Some fiber sources, psyllium seed seems especially bad, tend to increase gas and bloating. If you have a problem that already gives you gas and bloating then these symptoms can increase with increases in some types of fiber. Other fiber sources might be ok and could be helpful.
Answered 5/12/2014
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