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Having painful bouts of diarrhea according to my menstruation cycle. what supplement can i take to help?
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Fiber.: Like meatmucil, citrucel, fibercon, benefiber, or the store brand exquivalent (which is usually cheaper). Start with 1-2 doses per day, up to 4 are ok. You need lots of water with it!
Answered 12/23/2015
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