Patients with giant cell arteritis typically have a localized headache, nonspecific systemic symptoms, temporal artery tenderness and a high erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR). The diagnosis is confirmed by characteristic pathologic findings on temporal artery biopsy.
You can mix Benefiber Â® powder into your favorite hot or cold drinks such as water, coffee, or juice; and also into soft foods such as applesauce, pudding or yogurt; or cook fiber-rich recipes with it for such foods as muffins, sauces or soups, and it won't affect the taste or consistency.
How long does it take for Benefiber to help bowels move? I have been constipated for over a week. I invest time daily towards trying to have a bowel movement but all I get are small, round pellets. I have a diet rich in vegetables, fruits, and whole grains but I still have issues. My fat intake is low also because I do not eat meat and rarely have junk...