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I too struggled with BAM for years without knowing what it was. Lost a lot of weight. I finally stumbled upon it after no help from Drs. and realized its what I have after gallbladder removal. I used cholestyramine but didn't like it. I have recently started on Colestid(Colestipol) tablets and they are tolerable. I've yet to find the best dosage since it can cause constipation but the relief of not having to stay by the bathroom every morning, and to the point of having to wear sanitary napkins is indescribable.
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Hi,
My heart goes out to you. I had a kidney transplant three years ago Dec 2024. In spring 2024 Came down with covid which last about three month. Then a month worth of kidney rejection of which I was treat for with IVG infusion. THen from no where I started to loose my bowels. PA's and Doctors believed ( not sure it was as a result of covid and all the anti rejection medication I am taking. THe loose bowels went on for months until I was prescribe Entera Gam
an the cholestyramine. This saved my life. I fine it disparaging that the gastro surgeon never mention this condition which I later learned happens to some people post gallbladder surgery..
Medicare does not cover Entera Gam as is not consider a drug , IT is serum derived bovine immunoglobulin/protein isolate with 5 gram of dextrose /glucose & trace of sunflowe lecithin,,
Both are pretty expensive. I continued to research and found several vitamin company which also sell this bovine powder. IT appears I will be taking this for life. If it keep my kidney transplant in good health, it will be worth it. I am calling my medicare rep to see if I can possible have the Cholestyramine cover. IT's worth a try, Good Luck. Additionally, Food choices are vey strict for me today. Good Luck