Post Infection IBS
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I’ve been suffering from
Stomach issues since July 2020. The symptoms are pain in stomach, reflux, bouts of constipation, reacting to food (unable to eat much, have lost 2 and half stone), stomach feeling strange but unable to describe how it feels (empty, pressure, itchy anus)
I tested positive for SIBO, took antibiotics which made things worse and then tested negative for SIBO at a later date.
Gastroenterologist has said it’s likely to be severe post infection IBS and to stop Citalapram 40mg and gone onto amitriptyline 10mg. I’ve done this cold Turkey (different issue).
Has anyone tried this and how long did it take to see an improvement if any? I’ve only been off Citalopram for two weeks so aware it’s very early days.
Thanks
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linda20521 mark36480
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Two weeks ago I found myself in the ER after extreme abdominal pain and bloody diarreah. After tons of blood work etc. they determined it to be bacterial gastroentinits. The next day i took myself to my gastro Doctor who confirmed and said, would resolve in a few days. The pain was so bad and way worse at bedtime. The blood dissapeared in two days but the stimach pain did not. My gastro guy also told me it was post infection IBS. Im taking dyclcomine for cramping and pain but it knocks you out. Some of my symptoms have eased up so I only take at night before bed. Its been a nightmare that I hope resolves itself sooner rather than later. Let me know how you maKe out.
linda20521 mark36480
Posted
Two weeks ago I found myself in the ER after extreme abdominal pain and bloody diarreah. After tons of blood work etc. they determined it to be bacterial gastroentinits. The next day i took myself to my gastro Doctor who confirmed and said, would resolve in a few days. The pain was so bad and way worse at bedtime. The blood dissapeared in two days but the stimach pain did not. My gastro guy also told me it was post infection IBS. Im taking dyclcomine for cramping and pain but it knocks you out. Some of my symptoms have eased up so I only take at night before bed. Its been a nightmare that I hope resolves itself sooner rather than later. Let me know how you maKe out.