Radiology - Re: Fibre laxative question. Was: Question about radiologists comments.

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Re: Fibre laxative question. Was: Question about radiologists comments.

Happy Dog

2005-08-17, 6:00 pm

"Howard McCollister" <nospam@nospam.net> wrote

> Or, you have slow colon motility because of laxative abuse.

Do small regular doses of psyllium powder laxatives, like Metamucil, cause
or contribute to slow colon motility? Or is the effect the same as simply
eating more fibre? Metamucil claims: "Fiber supplements may be taken on a
long-term basis to help supplement your diet."

moo