IBS Getting Worse
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I have had IBS for many years which I was mainly keeping
under control. I had my gallbladder removed just over 3 months ago and for the last 2 weeks I'm having constant diarhea with awful painful cramps which I'm struggling to cope with. I've been on a restricted diet for ages and mainly living on sweet potato with either a little chicken or fish , now even a tiny portion of sweet potato has me running to the loo. I am a very anxious person which doesn't help, but I'm so scared of the stomach cramps as I nearly pass out from the pain .I'm hardly eating as everything sets me off . Anyone else the same? What can I do to stop these painful cramps and diarhea ?Any advice appreciated.
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Lainylou linda282930
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Hi Linda, sorry to hear you’re having such a hard time. Ibs really is awful. A few years ago during a really bad flare up someone suggested taking a calcium supplement. Calcium with vit D. Calcium is constipating so helps with the diarrhoea. I started by taking half a tablet 3 times a day then after a few days increased to full tablets. I was amazed at how quick it worked. Once under control I dropped to 2 tablets then down to just one daily 😃 make sure you don’t get calcium with magnesium as magnesium has the opposite effect and will make you go to the toilet 😃
pippa58442 linda282930
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The other possibility is Bile acid Malabsorption. Ask your doctor for a SECHAT scan to look for this condition which causes diarrhoea and is a complication of gallbladder removal. It can be treated successfully with medication. Avoid greasy, fried and spicy foods since you now have no gallbladder.
FA54321 linda282930
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zubeda3067 linda282930
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