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Is there new meds available

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pam_pig1
pam_pig1

I would like to know what doctors are prescribing now for ibs. I get d all the time with my ibs but self medicate with immodium if i need to go out but end up constipated. if im at home i just let it take its course

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  • LL568
    LL568 pam_pig1

    Posted

    That's what my gastro doctor prescribed me and it made me worse! Have you tried colofac or mebeverine? They're good for the pains and that. I had a major allergic reaction to them which I'm gutted about as they're supposed to work wonders! Google them to see if it sounds good for you and ask your doctor smile
  • christine58244
    christine58244 pam_pig1

    Posted

    I had diarohea for 10 weeks its settled down but still nor normal bm still very soft waiting to get colonscopy so not sure if i have ibs or something more serious its a big worry i have been taking imodium and started drinking green tea and peppermint tea see if that settles eat also cant eat bread anymore sometimes i feel sick and cant eat anything and then sometimes i am really hungry so not sure what i have the doctor has mentioned cancer to me which has frightened the life out of me
    • dak3931
      dak3931 christine58244

      Posted

      Christine, 

      i had cancer mentioned to me as that was what the colonoscopy was looking for as well as any other clinical issues. I had the same symptoms as you, albeit we all differ varying degrees and the consultant has diagnosed me with IBS, so please try not to worry as anxiety may also be a reason for IBS. Imodium is for short term relief only and I was warned over excessive use of it.

      i am on mebevrine (colafac MR) and it does appear to help. I have recently started on probiotic capsules and intend starting prebiotic to see if they aid the symptoms. Dave

  • vivian89329
    vivian89329 pam_pig1

    Posted

    Hi

    I was given Bentylol. Imodium only when I can't stop going to the bathroom. Bentylol is an antispasmodic. I was also given pain killers T ylenol 3 and oxys but they calm pain only and wipe you out. I do not like them.

    Vivian

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