Hello Val76
Isn't it funny that physiologically, we are the same but, when it comes to different meds, foods etc..we differ??!! Go figure?? I tried the died fruits in the beginning, I read that especially eating (lets say, the skin outside an apple) gives u much more fibre and hence helps with bowel movements! I found the opposite for me? The dried fruits were more difficult to pass. But, also know that at that time I was taking "fibergel" then stopped and just ate the more fruits and dried variety. These combined made my bms even larger!! ( I now know that it was because I wasn't drinking enough water!) I find it difficult to just drink water all day and nothing else. My Crs told me yesterday to cut out Coffee or at least have de-caff. Cut out alcohol completely, cigarettes (am an ex-smoker anyway,) & all spicy foods. Hope this helps someone??