LadyBelle,

The swings from constipation to diarrhea and back are common for those with bowel diseases. Contrary to the high-carb gastroenterologists fiber is not the answer. It only make it worse. That is why people report the fiber supplements seem to become less effective over time. It is making them worse, not better.

The low-carbohydrate diet with supplements as proposed is the way to normal bowel movements. The system will correct itself. Eat the high fat diet if you desire to gain weight. Use butter generously on the acceptable veggie list. Buy fatty meats and eat all the fat. Eat the skin on chicken and salmon. Cut back on fats to lose weight.

Flax seed is not a good choice. Those flax salemen are doing a good selling job. Flax contain a high level of omega-6 fatty acids in addition to the good omega-3. However, omega-6 fatty acids are proven to be inflammatory and bad for hearth disease, arthritis and bowel diseases.

Kent