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Cal14
Cal14

Hi I've been suffering with IBS since having my gall bladder out a few yrs ago and tried a few different medications and none have worked. I get frequent diarrhoea at least a few times a day if not more depending on what I've eaten. The triggers are chicken cheese white bread mince egg and some drinks like orange cordial and some alcohol spirits. The medication I have tried is buscopan dicocloverine spasmonal & phos. I have also been prescribed increased doses of each and nothing has worked. Co-codamol works as a short-term option but I don't want to nor do I use it daily. Any suggestions??

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  • pippa58442
    pippa58442 Cal14

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    Buscopan works for me but there are other over the counter medications such as silicogel and peppermint capsules.  You could also go back to your doctor for a different anti spasmodic or ask about gut targeted hypnosis.
  • jayne2806
    jayne2806 Cal14

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    Hi cal14, similar symptoms too after gallbladder removal,  my worst trigger is lettuce!! Now piling weight on which isn't helping.. found this site so useful when I had it removed so came back for ideas for this,, I too have tried the drugs you have but no help.  Have stopped everything now as I'd rather not take them if I am going to have it anyway,,,  fingers crossed huh.? 

  • sarah87162
    sarah87162 Cal14

    Posted

    Try colpermiln. You can buy them from a chemist. If they work you can get them on prescription.

    Hope they work for you.

    Sarah

  • marie13049
    marie13049 Cal14

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    I, too think my ibs was triggered after I had my gallbladder removed.  I have tried the usual colpermin etc and found what helps me is taking probiotics.  It does not bother me so much except if I get anxious when travelling by public transport. I feel better if I go to the toilet before. I am not a classical IBS sufferer from D or C. but do get the occasional tummy upset no know food trigger.  Most days are normal. I had to see a consultant recently for a colonoscopy due to family history of bowel cancer.  I mentionned my IBS to him and he was not interested he said it affects people in different ways and if I get anxious when travelling to take a tranquilizer,not very helpful.  I do not know whether it is IBS I do suffer but I know there is something not quite right. You know the feeling if you have been to a foreign country and get upset tummy after eating.
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