Terrible cramps with fiber

[Tamlyn]

The other day I took Super Seed which is the fiber supplement by Garden of Life. I took the recommeded 2 tbsps. Within 15 minutes I had the worst stomach cramps and was short of breath, dizzy and had to lie down. The only way to get rid of the cramps was to put a heating pad on my stomach. I am scared to death to take it again and I know I need it. The next day I took a huge poop though. I take primal defense and perfect food powder and still and so constipated. Should I try super seed again? Thanks for any help

[shelley]

Okay, an important guideline for adding fiber supplementation is to ONLY TAKE A FLAT TEASPOON for the first 5 days.

You have to start out slow and work your way up. You don't want to overwhelm your intestines! It's like asking yourself to benchpress 300 pounds on your first workout at the gym.

When you want to take more, it's safer to take multiple doses of the teaspoon rather than 2 tablespoons all at once. One tablespoon at once should be okay, but only you can tell for sure. Remember most of those guidelines on the label are written by 200 pound MEN who don't consider the needs of small women.

We are not grapes in a bunch, we are individuals. Watch out for recommendations that treat people like bunches of grapes!