I think I need to start taking one. Actually I know I do. What kind of fiber supplements does everyone take? I know we're not supposed to take metamucil because it expands and thickens and can strech the pouch. So what do you take?

Glycolax(also called Miralax)---it mixes well, doesn't thicken, and works by drawing water into the intestine to "flush it out". No cramps. I've been using it since chemo made my bowels sluggish. It's over the counter, if my doc writes a RX for long term use,(3 monthes) it's covered under my plan.

Carol

No supplements for me. I'm eating Fiber One cereal every day. The raisin bran one is really tasty. The bars aren't bad just hard for me to get down. Things seem to be "regulating" since I've started eating the cereal on a regular basis

I put one big TBSP of Psyllium Husk AND one TBSP of Flax seed oil in my protein shake every morning. It is natural, it is cheap and has no added sugar. I buy Psyllium husk at my local health food store.

I LOVE the All-Bran Bars that they make now, but hey have a LOT of sugar in them.

Thanks so much. I'm going to try miralax as my ds takes it and it's worked well for him. His is prescription, and I didn't realize it was OTC now. So I'll be buying my own supply if it works.

Has anyone used benefiber?

I started eating Fiber one and it has help.

I am taking Benefiber and I've had no problems with it.

psyllium is metamucil and does thicken

miralax is not fiber it is an osmotic laxative

there are other fibers you can try including wheat dextran (benefiber i believe)

I am having a lot of trouble, but i wouldnt recommend taking a laxatives daily as you can become dependent on them to evacuate.

good luck, i hope everything comes out okay.