Metamucil and cramps?

[AllysMom]

Hi everyone. Soo I've been having some weird symptoms latly. I have been having several solid BMs a day. Like up to 5 a day. Then the next day I'll have none. Then the next day I'll have several BMs again, etc...

I started drinking one glass of Metamucil a day for the last two days. Now I'm having stomach cramps. I have had to take Bentyl for the first time in weeks. I googled and found that the Metamucil has stomach cramps as a common side effect.

So I'm starting to get nervous cuz I'm having several BMs a day, gassy, and now cramps. Can this be my c-diff relapsing even with solid BMs? I've decided to stop the Metamucil to see if the cramps stop.

[seekingcure]

I suspect it's the Metamucil. I cannot tolerate the psyllium either. It causes lots of bloating, gas and cramps for me as well. Give your colon a rest for a few days and see if things improve. If you feel you need a fiber supplement, try one of the others. I prefer Citrucel.

[AllysMom]

Ok, thanks for the suggestion. I didn't drink zany today so hopefully it will pass in the next couple days

[Bobbie]

Benefiber seems to be gentler and mixes well with water, other fluids, or foods. I take the maximum dosage without a problem. Everyone is different; experiment. You will find something that works for you.

Doesn't sound like c diff, bit if in doubt call your doc. See CDI- three day rule and CDI - IBS.