Massive bloating from psyllium husk

[Anonymous]

I started 1 tsp of psyllium husk powder with a tall glass of water. Nothing else in my diet has changed. I've gained 4-5 pounds in one week. I thought it was the initial water retention that would go away after my body adjusted. However it has been a few weeks now and I still look like I'm 5 months pregnant. Is this common?

[Anonymous]

I get heart palpitations taking that stuff. It's poison.

[Anonymous]

Some people are allergic to it.

[Anonymous]

I take it in pill form, 3 a day. Works great for my digestion. Took 1-2 weeks for my body to adjust.

[Anonymous]

It simply doesn’t work for some people, myself included. I had the same issue of extreme bloating and had to take a stronger laxative to relive it. My Dr said it’s not uncommon and that she doesn’t recommend using it for that reason.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I get heart palpitations taking that stuff. It's poison.

Caffeine causes some to have heart palpitations, I wouldn't put that in the category of "poison". Just because your body reacts adversely doesn't make it so for everyone.

[Anonymous]

THere are more gentle forms of fiber if you want to supplement. And always start out slow with additional fiber. it takes the body time to adjust

[Anonymous]

Try Benefiber.

[Anonymous]

Works great for me for cholesterol reduction.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Works great for me for cholesterol reduction.

How much did it decrease your cholesterol?

[Anonymous]

I have the same issue OP. I can’t take the stuff.