Fiber One bars.. help! TMI warning :)

msliu7911
msliu7911 Posts: 638 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I purchased some Fiber One bars because they were on sale, they are low in cals, and figured I would try them as an on the go snack. Plus, hey! Who couldn't use a little more fiber in their life? (...fast forward...should have just stuck to my usual on the go snack of an apple)

For about a week I would have 1-2 a day.. Until I got tired of the gassiness it caused!

Its been over a week since my last bar and almost the same amount of time since I've had ANY "movement" in the bathroom. My lower stomach is appearing bloated.. I'm feeling kind of gross and full all the time, and I'm not sure what to do at this point. Before these bars I was completely regular... All they've done is cause problems! Ive been drinking tons of water and still nothing. :(

Any recommendations on what else to try?
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  • daisymae850
    daisymae850 Posts: 127 Member
    Try Activia.....its supposed to help, or apples/apple juice.....they always worked for my son.
  • rmhand
    rmhand Posts: 1,067 Member
    Lots of people call them "Fart Bars".
  • amyLhuff
    amyLhuff Posts: 102
    I take a fiber supplement in the morn and evening with a big glass of water it really works ;)
  • NicS69
    NicS69 Posts: 40 Member
    At work we called the "Fart Bars". Wow, 2 a day is a lot!! Too much fiber can bind you. Your best bet is to drink lots and lots of water.

    You should be able to eat them again - just not so many. Maybe 1 a day or every other day and make sure you drink lots of water. That goes for anything that has a lot of fiber in it not just the Fart Bars. :smile:
  • crazebeck
    crazebeck Posts: 70 Member
    Happened to me too so I banned them from my household. I thought they were supposed to be good for you, not make me look like I was 6 months preggo!

    It just has to get out of your system naturally. I couldnt find anything to make it better myself unfortunately. Maybe try Biotin supplements (good for digestive track) and/or some probiotics?

    Good luck!
  • morielia
    morielia Posts: 169 Member
    There is such a thing as eating too much fiber. LOTS of water, a gentle laxative if your intestines really don't want to give up. And cut back to just 1 bar a day.
  • msliu7911
    msliu7911 Posts: 638 Member
    I take a fiber supplement in the morn and evening with a big glass of water it really works ;)

    What supplement do you take? At this point I just want to be regular again!
  • melindasuefritz
    melindasuefritz Posts: 3,509 Member
    you need to go to t he dr. quickk
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    I don't know if it works for anyone but at one time I was low on iron so I decide to drink a glass of prune juice each morning. It was just a tiny 4 oz glass but I had to work from home on day 3. I don't know how Exlax stays in business with prune juice on the shelf. Sheesh! :noway:
  • msliu7911
    msliu7911 Posts: 638 Member
    There is such a thing as eating too much fiber. LOTS of water, a gentle laxative if your intestines really don't want to give up. And cut back to just 1 bar a day.

    What type of gentle laxative? I know some have a bad reputation.. Maybe a tea??
  • lynnelynsey
    lynnelynsey Posts: 20
    oranges.x
  • dockamie
    dockamie Posts: 7 Member
    Senna tea
  • jakidb
    jakidb Posts: 1,010 Member
    I'm going to be honest, I had the same problem :(
    I initially tried Fibre One bars bc I "couldn't" seem to "go..."
    ONE bar had me going w/i an hour and after tht the sm result as you...TOO MUCH/TOO MANY :(:(:(
    Needless to say I've not touched a Fibre One bar in while--they are "tasty" but hey, I don't need tht much fibre bc wat i noticed was although i got 'results', it made me gassy n i hd ALOT of discomfort even though it hd "did the job"

    I've started just eating a cereal n the AM with at least 4grams of fibre n incorporating more veggies into my diet. It seems to be doing the job for me. A friend of mine also suggests protein drinks tht hv high fibre but i think the key is don't over do it. You only need so much AND drink plenty of H2O. Good luck :)
  • msliu7911
    msliu7911 Posts: 638 Member
    I don't know if it works for anyone but at one time I was low on iron so I decide to drink a glass of prune juice each morning. It was just a tiny 4 oz glass but I had to work from home on day 3. I don't know how Exlax stays in business with prune juice on the shelf. Sheesh! :noway:


    Good information lol. I will look into the prune juice. :)
  • darwinwoodka
    darwinwoodka Posts: 322 Member
    I tried Quest bars and they were too much fiber for me. Just eat food.
  • morielia
    morielia Posts: 169 Member
    There is such a thing as eating too much fiber. LOTS of water, a gentle laxative if your intestines really don't want to give up. And cut back to just 1 bar a day.

    What type of gentle laxative? I know some have a bad reputation.. Maybe a tea??

    Yeah, I'd suggest Senna tea as well.
  • jujunnaichi
    jujunnaichi Posts: 86
    I"ve been having the same issue of irregularity and still couldn't pinpoint the cause. What helped me this past few days to eat the following:

    Nature's Own - Specialty Double Fiber Wheat - 2 slices
    All Natural - Peanut Wonder Original - 2 tablespoon
    Greenwise Flaxseed - 2 tablespoon ground

    I'm not sure if the fiber in the bread or the flaxseed that did the trick but it helped - a lot. The peanut butter part was just for the taste. LOL.
  • mountaingirl2207
    mountaingirl2207 Posts: 181
    Increasing your fiber by too much too fast will do this to you. Try taking a probiotic supplement. Don't add any more fiber until you get regular again, you'll just make the problem worse. You can also try colace, it's a stool softener. I took it when I was pregnant and it always did the trick. I'm sorry!
  • escort9580
    escort9580 Posts: 23 Member
    Easiest fix is go buy prune baby food. Eat one (2oz container) before meals until issue is resolved. Should only take one or two containers. Fiber one bars are filled with junk. many health foods are. Drink lots of water and you should be back to normal within 24hours.
  • crista_b
    crista_b Posts: 1,192 Member
    Try Activia.....its supposed to help, or apples/apple juice.....they always worked for my son.
    Just a note: I wouldn't go with apples/applesauce/apple juice if you're "backed up". Apple stuff is a part of the BRAT diet used to treat diarrhea so it would most likely cause more of a back-up.
  • christied829
    christied829 Posts: 42
    I've had major problems with constipation for a long time, like I could go for up to 2 weeks with no BM. I read on here about taking Magnesium Citrate to help. Well, I've been taking 400mg of Magnesium Citrate for about a week now and I'm now regular for the first time in YEARS! No amount of fiber/water helped me at all.
  • lizziebeth1028
    lizziebeth1028 Posts: 3,602 Member
    I purchased some Fiber One bars because they were on sale, they are low in cals, and figured I would try them as an on the go snack. Plus, hey! Who couldn't use a little more fiber in their life? (...fast forward...should have just stuck to my usual on the go snack of an apple)

    For about a week I would have 1-2 a day.. Until I got tired of the gassiness it caused!

    Its been over a week since my last bar and almost the same amount of time since I've had ANY "movement" in the bathroom. My lower stomach is appearing bloated.. I'm feeling kind of gross and full all the time, and I'm not sure what to do at this point. Before these bars I was completely regular... All they've done is cause problems! Ive been drinking tons of water and still nothing. :(

    Any recommendations on what else to try?

    OMG they did that to me too :blushing: Now I just stick with fresh fruits, veggies, beans, nuts, seeds, whole grain bread and oatmeal for fiber. For a treat - my go to's are - Nature Valley dark chocolate and peanut butter bars or Clif bars.
  • justdoit329
    justdoit329 Posts: 2
    i add psyllium husk powder from vitamin shoppe to my morning smoothie and it totally helps - also there a lot of "smooth move" or "get regular" teas out there that can help on occasion (but shouldn't be a regular habit).
  • prettigirl01
    prettigirl01 Posts: 548 Member
    I purchased some Fiber One bars because they were on sale, they are low in cals, and figured I would try them as an on the go snack. Plus, hey! Who couldn't use a little more fiber in their life? (...fast forward...should have just stuck to my usual on the go snack of an apple)

    For about a week I would have 1-2 a day.. Until I got tired of the gassiness it caused!

    Its been over a week since my last bar and almost the same amount of time since I've had ANY "movement" in the bathroom. My lower stomach is appearing bloated.. I'm feeling kind of gross and full all the time, and I'm not sure what to do at this point. Before these bars I was completely regular... All they've done is cause problems! Ive been drinking tons of water and still nothing. :(

    Any recommendations on what else to try?

    OMG they did that to me too :blushing: Now I just stick with fresh fruits, veggies, beans, nuts, seeds, whole grain bread and oatmeal for fiber. For a treat - my go to's are - Nature Valley dark chocolate and peanut butter bars or Clif bars.


    i have the same problem. i dont like fiber one bars but activia and fiber one cereal works for me
  • jagh09
    jagh09 Posts: 555 Member
    Those bars (and their cereal) are deadly. I had to stop eating them. They say your body adjusts to them, but I never did. Yikes!

    Try a mug of warm prune juice before bed. That should help the old pipes get running again!
  • jagh09
    jagh09 Posts: 555 Member
    Also, when I'm really "Stuck" in that department, I find taking a magnesium supplement with a big glass of water at bed time helps get things going. It draws water into your digestive tract. But watch out - when it's ready, it will be ready fast! :) As a side note, It also helps with some of the muscle soreness associated with training.
  • Mommy4812
    Mommy4812 Posts: 649 Member
    I never realized that they were called "fart bars". I eat them or Special k granola bars or Kellogg's protein bars which are all pretty high in fiber because I personally am supposed to have 40-50grams of fiber a day. But I honestly wonder now if they contribute to gas or bloating. I'm going to have to pay more attention to that.
  • xinit0
    xinit0 Posts: 310 Member
    I purchased some Fiber One bars because they were on sale, they are low in cals, and figured I would try them as an on the go snack. Plus, hey! Who couldn't use a little more fiber in their life? (...fast forward...should have just stuck to my usual on the go snack of an apple)

    Not really your question, but I buy those Fiber One bars mostly for the chocolate - they're not exactly loaded with fiber. You'd be better off buying psyllium husk capsules or eating more veggies. http://thyroid.about.com/od/loseweightsuccessfully/a/highfiber.htm
  • msliu7911
    msliu7911 Posts: 638 Member
    I purchased some Fiber One bars because they were on sale, they are low in cals, and figured I would try them as an on the go snack. Plus, hey! Who couldn't use a little more fiber in their life? (...fast forward...should have just stuck to my usual on the go snack of an apple)

    For about a week I would have 1-2 a day.. Until I got tired of the gassiness it caused!

    Its been over a week since my last bar and almost the same amount of time since I've had ANY "movement" in the bathroom. My lower stomach is appearing bloated.. I'm feeling kind of gross and full all the time, and I'm not sure what to do at this point. Before these bars I was completely regular... All they've done is cause problems! Ive been drinking tons of water and still nothing. :(

    Any recommendations on what else to try?

    OMG they did that to me too :blushing: Now I just stick with fresh fruits, veggies, beans, nuts, seeds, whole grain bread and oatmeal for fiber. For a treat - my go to's are - Nature Valley dark chocolate and peanut butter bars or Clif bars.

    Glad I'm not the only one! I used to be a once a day kind of gal (sorry, TMI)... just from eating fruit.. almonds... protein shakes, etc. I'm going to steer clear of anything relating to the brand Fiber One going forward.
  • msliu7911
    msliu7911 Posts: 638 Member
    Those bars (and their cereal) are deadly. I had to stop eating them. They say your body adjusts to them, but I never did. Yikes!

    Try a mug of warm prune juice before bed. That should help the old pipes get running again!
    Also, when I'm really "Stuck" in that department, I find taking a magnesium supplement with a big glass of water at bed time helps get things going. It draws water into your digestive tract. But watch out - when it's ready, it will be ready fast! :) As a side note, It also helps with some of the muscle soreness associated with training.

    Thanks, I'm really looking into the prune juice and magnesium... sounds like a winner versus the violent aftermath of some of the laxatives I've read about lol

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