Reversal of constipation (yuck, sorry)

[rainbowjoy]

Can anyone tell me if I can have NZ Metamucil? The listed ingredients are Psyllium Husk powder & Sucrose.

I've done a search but haven't been able to get a definitive answer so sorry if this is slightly repetitive.

Thanks Rainbow xx

[ciaranfurness]

Hi RJ, my consultant said we can have metamucil, alpine tea or even Senokot tablets. Im using Senokot at the moment, but thinking of getting metamucil so I can take it everyday. Constipation is not cool!! I know that there are two types of metamucil, but I would imagine the plain one would be the one to get. I may check with my consultant on that though. Hope this helps

[rainbowjoy]

Thanks Keren, that's awesome. I picked up the "natural" Metamucil from Countdown today......it will be fantastic if it works!! Constipation is something I'm wishing I didn't need to be thinking about if you know what I mean!
Thanks for your help

[Scruffy's Mum]

Hi guys
I too have been suffering with a little blockage also...there are actually metamucil calsules that are available which you might find a little easier to take.

[15kilostogo]

I was also allowed to take psyllium.

[ciaranfurness]

All good RJ! I know exactly what you mean, it is so frustrating! (and embarrassing! Lol) @Scruffy's Mum, where can you get the capsules from? That would be heaps better than putting powder into stuff!

[chillichic]

Hi Rainbow joy..
So cold isnt it..Spoke to my consultant Donna and she said Metamucil is fine as is senacot,Alpine tea and Phloe (extract from Kiwifruit).
I am usually ok if i can eat Kiwifruit, but they are not ripening quick enough so not going well if ya know what i mean..
Started Metamucil today and will drink Alpine tea tonight.
Keep Warm..
Gaylene

[carrieanne_c]

Sen tea is also good.

[rainbowjoy]

Thanks Ladies for the advice Metamucil it is!!

@ Keren; I have seen the Metamucil capsules at Countdown

@ Gaylene; you're right it's bloody freezing, like the middle of winter. Almost got blown away in gale force winds yesterday. Brr!!

[Scruffy's Mum]

I too found the capsules at the supermarket, mine was New World, they worked a treat. lol