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Reviewer: like flaxseed, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)
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I have been using ground flaxseed for about a month. I works great for constipation. It tastes delicious. I love it in my morning smoothy. However, it has caused pressure in my abdomen (stomach) that I didn't initially connect with the flaxseed. I was uncomfortable but there was no pain. I went to the doctor and got a total abdominal MRI to see if there was a structural problem. There w
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Reviewer: jinjin, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)
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My constipastion is somewhat better. I'm still working on it but not consistent with the flaxseed as I should be. However my hot flashes are gone, its only been 2 weeks. I had no idea it was good for that. It wasn't until I read the bebefits on this site that I relized that my flashing days are over and my diabetes levels have come down. I'll definately keep working on it. Thanks for t
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Reviewer: TNGURL, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)
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Wildroot brand, had an allergic reaction. Severe abdominal cramps, nausea & rash from neck to my pelvis. Dr told me was lucky my throat didn't swell shut. There are no warning labels on the bag. COmpany rep that called me back stated they were compliant with the government & didn't have to label the package. I am so sick right now...using magnesium citrate to flush it out. I have h
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Reviewer: blondie, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Consumer)
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i take pain medicin daily and would get constipatid a lot and tried stool softeners and other remedies that were not good for the body and did,nt work most of the time. flaxseed 1000mg. just 2 at night with dinner or after dinner works great and have never been constipated since i.ve been taking it for about 4 yrs. now. and its so good for you.
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