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Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 10,507 Likes: 7 | Fiber helps your body digest what it takes in and yes it will help you with diarrhea. But you must be careful to use the correct type of fiber. Look for soluble fiber (absorbs water) for help with diarrhea. If you are constipated you would want to use insoluble fiber (fiber that is not digestible). Insoluble fiber will make diarrhea worse.
ChristineSCC 6/15/07 L chk & by L molar both Stag I, age44 2x cispltn-35 IMRT end 9/27/07 -65 lbs in 2 mo, no caregvr Clear PET 1/08 4/4/08 recur L chk Stag I surg 4/16/08 clr marg 215 HBO dives 3/09 teeth out, trismus 7/2/09 recur, Stg IV 8/24/09 trach, ND, mandiblctmy 3wks medicly inducd coma 2 mo xtended hospital stay, ICU & burn unit PICC line IV antibx 8 mo 10/4/10, 2/14/11 reconst surg OC 3x in 3 years very happy to be alive  | 
