<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> I, too, experience exactly the same symptoms. In fact, yesterday and today have not been good days. . . loose bowels after two weeks of severe constipation . . . gas, stomach ache etc. It just hits without warning and upsets any plans one has. Does anyone have a cure for the constipation? That's what I need to get under control . . . but Metamucil, Fibercon, etc. just give me bad reactions. Any suggestions?