Kira, thanks for making this video. I too suffer from ins. I just bought the same product your talking about. I wanted to ask you what your nightly dose is since you take it at night like I intend to. Thank you for any advice. I just want to be regular

@@gdub5603 hey! I show this at the end of the video but it ranges between half a teaspoon up to a teaspoon. I'd say don't overdo it and start small :) you can also try taking small doses throughout the day

@@kirawithibs thank you Kira. I will start with one teaspoon before bed with plenty of water for a few days to see how it goes.Thank you for replying so fast. Your helping a lot of people and it’s much appreciated. I’m looking forward to those clean wipes😊

@@gdub5603 aww thank you! Reply and let me know how it goes

@@kirawithibs thank you. I’m giving it a clean wipe go with one teaspoon taken before bed with 0plenty of water. I’ll message you in a week and let you know how it’s going ok. Thank you

Thanks so much for your input! Love that I'm not the only one who loves this stuff 😏

@@kirawithibsI hope all is going really well with you😊just wanted to let you know I’m loving the Metamucil you recommended. My stomach has never been better. I started with one teaspoon at night before bed with 20 ounces of cool water. It blends in 30 seconds and beats the fudge out of the sugary fiber one bars I was relying on. It’s saved me money and I’ve lost some belly fat as well. I am 185 pounds and 5’9” so not fat. I’m also a recreational power lifter. my diet consists of a lot of protein from beef, chicken and eggs. I played around with the dosage and finally settled on 1.5 teaspoons once a day at night with 20 ounces of water. It’s working great and my bowels have been super consistent. I train with my son and it helps to be on schedule. lol. I’ve also been on the same roll of Tp for a-good while with clean wipes every day. I’m so happy you made your video and glad you shared your knowledge. It’s helping me a lot. I couldn’t be more appreciative. best wishes Kira, Thank you

Yes! It's something to try that helps regulate everything

Oh no, I time tried 6 months without it one time and boy did that not go well 😂 I hope you get back on track and ur tum feels better in no time 🙏

Woooo yes let me know how it goes! Hope this was helpful :)

Glad you liked it! I just use my built in MacBook Air microphone for all my recordings haha. And i was sitting right in front of the computer for the voiceover so that's why it's cleaner than the rest of my video. One day I'll have a real mic 😂

I know it's fantastic

Thank you for sharing 😊

Hi…what type of IBS do you have, C, D, mixed?

@@DL-rl9bd C I also take one 400mg magnesium every night.

Everybody has been telling me to do this (ok like 2 people) but maybe I should try it

I'm sorry you've been dealing with it for so long. Consider the pill version or the cookie version (where you take less water with it) if the powder isn't helping your IBS-D. Best of luck!!!

☺️☺️ more coming soon!

Thank you Kira

This warms my heart! I'm so happy for you and hope it continues down this path of healing 🙏

@@kirawithibs thank you. Your suggestions have been a game changer for the better😊

Yes it's not all-natural... Some other people have commented on the types is psyllium husk they use!

@@kirawithibs Thanks girl! You're awesome!

Hey! It's actually recommended to take it in the morning, bedtime is just easier for me to remember haha. The only challenge with the morning is what I mentioned about it making me really hungry 2-3 hours after taking it 🤷🏻 but allegedly it's better for digestion to do it at that time

@@kirawithibs Thank you very much for replying to me. I've been dealing with IBS for a little bit now and I'm going to try this. Metamucil, hopefully it works for me

The sugar free kind does but I think the regular has sugar. You can get the unflavored kind that has neither but... I find it gross lol

@@kirawithibs capsules have no sweeteners added

Thanks for sharing! I probably should have specified *psyllium husk* in the video huh 😅 i appreciate you sharing your routine!! Maybe I'll make an update in the future with all the different ways to take it. I also cannot chug cold water! And stick with it if you find it helps! It's just one of the many things I do for my stomach

The YP PH powder is better because You can add Benefiber to it to help with balancing the gut bacteria. I took YP PH powder for a weak and it was giving Me a foul loose movement. Added BF to it now it's better.

That's so interesting that you say if it's D, take twice a day. I have mixed presentation too, and sometimes i stop taking it for a few days when I'm in a D phase. I really appreciate you sharing you do twice a day when it's like that!! I'd love to know more about ur use of it :D

@@kirawithibs The most important thing that I've learned is that double or triple doses of Metamucil during a IBS-D phase is extremely important. The urge to go isn't really reduced, the since the bulk has been added the amount of time you need to get a toilet goes up from zero seconds to a few minutes - which can be a life saver. For IBS-C the fiber draws water into the intestines in a more natural way instead of using something like Miralax, which ultimately helps move everything along. A lot of people make the mistake and stop all fiber during a constipation cycle, which with IBS is incorrect. That said, people shouldn't self-diagnose. You may have something like gastroperesis which is an entirely different thing and fiber makes that significantly worse.

Wow very cool! I gotta try it mixed with other drinks, i love that idea 😊

Aww it's so sweet to hear that this is helpful! I've been swamped in life and haven't been posting many videos lately 😅 I'd say metamucil makes MY stools perfect which can be very messy... But that doesn't mean it will work for you, though I'd always encourage trying something new for IBS and not giving up! I take it at night because i simply cannot remember to take it in the morning LOL, but i do go through periods where i take it at lunch time. I'd say, take it whenever feels good for you. It moves through you just like food so it's not an instant relief thing (except for light nausea since it moves everything out of the stomach). Good luck!n

Hey how did it work out for you ?

ME TOO!!

Hey! I check this account often even though I've been too busy to make new vids 🙈 I've had the biscuit kind and I think the only sensory issue is that it's kinda dry so it's good to eat it with water/milk/juice on the side, which you should do anyways. As for sensory stuff with the powder, my cousin blends it into breakfast smoothies in the morning and because it's cold, the powder doesn't get all gross even though it takes them 10-15 minutes to drink. Lastly, I started doing Metamucil in the morning instead of night and that helps with water intake because then it's easy to sip on water over an hour or two vs chug it all at once. Hope this helps!

Hey! Glad ur fissure is healed! I've never tried Citrucel since Metamucil has always worked so well for me. Is there a reason you would try that one instead? I'm curious to know if it's any better :D

@@kirawithibs I’m glad the Metamucil is working for you. Psyllium causes gas in some people and Citrucel doesn’t, but you have to experiment and see what works for you. I think Metamucil works better as a fiber but Citrucel seems more gentle. And citrucel seems to work better for both IBS D and IBS C. I’d love to see you try them both and compare them! No one on KZfaq has done that and I bet it would help a lot of people and get a lot of hits!

@@babyboy1971 hehe okay ^.^ you are convincing me to try this!!! Will comparing Citrucel v Metamucil make me viral? 😛😂

@@kirawithibs lol. I actually switched back to Metamucil! Lol. How much Metamucil do you take daily?

@@babyboy1971 it depends, usually a rounded teaspoon once a day, but sometimes I up it to twice a day for a few weeks if I'm having more issues!

Did it help?

@@drseanpatrick696 yes.

What did the colonoscopy conclude? I ask as I’ve suffered 12 years with Crohn’s disease (11-12) movements/ day and have since reversed 90% of my issues with carnivore diet yet still have 7-9 watery movements/day and can’t understand why. I’ve not consumed any inflammatory foods in over a year so intestines can’t be inflamed causing diarrhea. I’m consuming betaine hydrochloride for proper stomach acid levels and done a parasite cleanse which it helped a bit yet still diarrhea.

I have collagenous collitis. From Nsaid use. I have had daily headaches since I was in 3rd grade. And took excedrin with motrin for years all day. Thats what caused mine.

Hey! I have mixed presentation IBS. If it doesn't work for you then don't force yourself to feel uncomfortable!! However it is super important to be hydrated when both taking metamucil and throughout the day afterwards

Thanks for sharing! Metamucil is a different type of fiber than the kind we usually find in food, so I hope you start to notice a positive change :) however, it's not for everyone! Dont feel pressured to stick with it if you continue to feel bloated 😅 but good on you for trying something new

I heard it’s best to only eat cooked before when you have sluggish bowel

Do you still take kefir and eat fermented foods to keep your tummy feeling good?

@@kirawithibs yes. I had a certain probiotic that helped. But look into Micro biome gen test it.

Wow that sounds really uncomfortable, I'm sorry you are dealing with that. I hope you find some relief soon 🤞

How is your condition now, any improvement?

@@82556jimmy it’s just been a sluggish colon and idk but the gi doctor had told me after the colonoscopy that my colon is inflamed and after my results he said I have colitis but I haven’t had any symptoms just a sluggish colon, I mean they gaved me medication but it seems to not dissolve and I see the pills in my stools and the medication seems to not work or something I just feel the same

Hey! It works for both, but you might want to experiment with different dosages and frequency for what works best for your body.

Right?!

Hey! I'm so sorry your digestive issues are preventing weight gain. This happens to me also from time to time, where food passes through me and i lose a ton of weight. You could try Metamucil without adding much water to if (so just one cup with 1 teaspoon) or take the metamucil pills. This could help toughen up the stool to move through you slower, though it might not work. It's a low risk supplement, and non addictive so it could be worth a shot!

Hey! I have mixed presentation but predominantly constipation

@@kirawithibsthanks for clarifying. I’m sure you said it somewhere, but I just came across your channel in search of whether or not this helps IBS-D, as well.

@@DL-rl9bd since I go between C and D, I'd say it does help with D when I'm in that phase, but I'll do smaller amounts with less water more frequently to try to "harden" things up. But not sure if that works for everyone

@@kirawithibs makes sense to me. Thank you

Wow, i am so sorry that happened to you. Metamucil is not for everyone! Every body is unique. I'm glad to see you are still around and that you made it thru the vertigo attack, that sounds scary

How does Metamucil do this to someone?

@@mindcontrol67 i wouldn’t be surprised if they took a lot at once

psillium husk ingredient can be harmful

Hey! Super reasonable... Psyllium Husk doesn't help everybody. I wonder if it was a hydration or dosage issue? But don't keep taking it if it doesn't work!! 🤷‍♀️

Ohy gosh that is so great to hear. Full disclosure, I go through periods occasionally where I am not having clean wipes, but usually it gets back on track if I stay diligent. It looks like you are figuring it out slow and steady 🙏

Wow that's awesome! Which ones do you take?

@@kirawithibs he is not telling u...i think it's his secret

@@kirawithibs Metamucil (psyllium husk) is basically a prebiotic

Did nothing for me

Oh my that sounds really hard!!

So today we started Metamucil, and see how it can help her.

@@paolaminas2581 good luck; it might take some time to make an impact. Start with small doses!

What a DB. (Douche Bag)

😂you got that right!