Since having an haemorrhoidectomy over two years ago I have struggled most of the time during a BM. It’s been a cycle of getting a fissure every few weeks, including the tearing of healed fissures.

After searching online for the food with the highest fibre content, I came by Chia seeds at 40% fibre content. I rarely eat meat, but so far I am finding these seeds a massive help. The stools exit my body like a rat up a drainpipe.

It is early days at the moment. This being my 3rd day and I am exceptionally pleased. Right or wrong I take three doses spread out throughout the day-morning-afternoon & evening. Each dose is after food.

The instructions on the packet says maximum 15g per day.
Yesterday after breakfast I took 2 heaped teaspoons in a half pint glass of water after letting it stand for 30 minutes to absorb water. I repeated this after the afternoon and evening meals. Today I plan to see what happens with one heaped teaspoon (which I had this morning), then 2 heaped teaspoons after the afternoon & evening meals as yesterday.

I may eventually knock it back to only needing 1 heaped teaspoon per dose every time. It is a bit trial and error, and everyone will have differing requirements. When I resume eating some meat I will resume the 2 heaped teaspoons 3 times per day until I know that the BMs are ok on a meat diet.

If you guys try these seeds (or have tried them previously) please share your feedback here. So far no side effects.

I ordered some to try, so will see how I get on.

@dmcff,
I hope that these seeds help you-I really do. I see that you have been suffering for around 6 years. Let us hope that you find light at the end of the tunnel quite soon.

Thanks, Fissure UK. Yes, I've suffered with AF for years now, though the pain is nowhere near as debilitating as it was at the beginning.

Will let you know if I notice any improvement!

dmcff

Thank you.