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Sensitive guts

Posted by helen1000 @helen1000, Jul 9 7:09am

Does anyone have a sensitive gut like me? Sometimes I eat random stuff and have a diarrhea. I am intolerant to wheat and lactose so I am sure if I eat anything containing these two ingredients, I will have bloating or gas or have to go to bathroom. But sometimes after I eat vegetable juice, I still feel bloating or have diarrhea. So I am curious anyone has similar situation and how to deal with it.

Thanks for any input.

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helen1000 | @helen1000 | Nov 4 10:43am

@akg Sorry to hear you have to go through this for so long! Did you ever try probiotics? It can help recover gut flora and support gut health.

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shawnkthryn | @shawnkthryn | Nov 4 5:46pm
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@akg

Hi everyone. I’m brand new here (or any support group for that matter). I’ve had IBS for forever, starting around 1977. It wasn’t even called IBS when I got diagnosed, it’s been so long. 😏 It changes directions from C to D to both or something in between from time to time over the years. So it’s not a problem easy to get used to. The new antibiotic worked nicely, but as I was warned, it only provides a break (approximately one year) which was still nice. I think the time is about up. Lately, I’m feeling like I spend way too much time going to and from the bathroom no matter what the results are. So, “Here we go again.” Thanks for allowing me to vent.

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@akg i've never heard about this new antibiotic that can Resolve IBS symptoms for near a year. ? I need more information, please. I'm w IBS-c/d. This last month searching My Chart. Learned in 2019 Gastroparesis - means slow emptying. Anyone w any info on that also would be greatly appreciated. ? idk, hope this is topic related ? Welcome akg

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shawnkthryn | @shawnkthryn | Nov 4 5:54pm

Colesevlam 625mg three times day. Dicyclomine 1 or 200mg twice a day. Need rx. Cept, listen, i seen doctor 12-12-2023. i told him i could kiss him - i said, i think? I've not had diarrhea for 3 days... after 4y's diarrhea. IBS ? do the signs & symptoms checker. There is no test or blood work to the best of my knowledge to confirm. But i told my pcp, i diagnosed self w IBS w that method

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shawnkthryn | @shawnkthryn | Nov 4 6:01pm
In reply to @shawnkthryn "Colesevlam 625mg three times day. Dicyclomine 1 or 200mg twice a day. Need rx. Cept, listen,..." + (show)
@shawnkthryn

Colesevlam 625mg three times day. Dicyclomine 1 or 200mg twice a day. Need rx. Cept, listen, i seen doctor 12-12-2023. i told him i could kiss him - i said, i think? I've not had diarrhea for 3 days... after 4y's diarrhea. IBS ? do the signs & symptoms checker. There is no test or blood work to the best of my knowledge to confirm. But i told my pcp, i diagnosed self w IBS w that method

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I just failed to mention point re rx. .. the doctor should have re-evaluated cuz we were attacking diarrhea aggressively. Doc didn't. & ive been confined to home 2024 w C & No relief. Just started avacado extract

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akg | @akg | Nov 4 9:28pm
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@shawnkthryn

@akg i've never heard about this new antibiotic that can Resolve IBS symptoms for near a year. ? I need more information, please. I'm w IBS-c/d. This last month searching My Chart. Learned in 2019 Gastroparesis - means slow emptying. Anyone w any info on that also would be greatly appreciated. ? idk, hope this is topic related ? Welcome akg

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Hi @shawnkthryn
The med is a newish one. It does not remove good bacteria (which is different).
Medication: Xifaxan
I just checked ’My Chart’ to find the name of it and it is true! It’s been one year. Hope everything works out for you. Thanks for the welcome!

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akg | @akg | Nov 4 9:37pm
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@helen1000

@akg Sorry to hear you have to go through this for so long! Did you ever try probiotics? It can help recover gut flora and support gut health.

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Yes, it does help. My diet does include yogurt sometimes. Even that seems to help. Thanks for the reminder. Like many my age, my focus changes from one issue to another. I appreciate your help.

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shawnkthryn | @shawnkthryn | Nov 5 2:23am
In reply to @akg "Hi @shawnkthryn The med is a newish one. It does not remove good bacteria (which is..." + (show)
@akg

Hi @shawnkthryn
The med is a newish one. It does not remove good bacteria (which is different).
Medication: Xifaxan
I just checked ’My Chart’ to find the name of it and it is true! It’s been one year. Hope everything works out for you. Thanks for the welcome!

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akg, that's my next new med too. Thanks for letting me know, Xifaxan antibiotic has possible potential
for relief. That sounds incredible w sensitive gut. I hope it's as effective for me, how it has worked for you. Thanks for answering ?'s. I'm appreciating this info.

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