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Feedback on Linzess for Irritable Bowel-C or Chronic Constipation
Digestive Health | Last Active: Feb 22 3:33pm | Replies (278)Comment receiving replies
@lisalucier Hello, thanks for thinking of me. The endoscopy went well with no abnormalities noted but pending biopsy results.
As I feared, even the two day prep did not clear me out for a satisfactory colonoscopy. Upon informing me right after, my GI doctor who performed it suggested we try again the very next morning upon my doing another prep that night. I managed that and the second colonoscopy was successful and looked like probably normal. Thank goodness. I meet with him in early Feb for a full report.
Normal procedure outcomes are welcome and may be one step toward figuring out what are the cause of my symptoms as I continue this journey.
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@cezanne To follow up after meeting with the GI Doctor after normal colonoscopy and EGD, biopsy. He diagnosed IBS and to continue with Linzess for other benefits than noticeable relief from chronic constipation. I now see my IBS is the cycle of Constipation and diarrhea each at intervals of weeks.
Anyway it was a relief that nothing dire was found.
Here is the kicker: he never explained what IBS was, what possible prognosis is, and what lifestyle changes might help. He seemed OK with whatever regimen I use to deal with my symptoms (so far stimulant and softener types).
I remain at a manageable level and only a few times unable to leave the house because of diarrhea. Right now I am managing OK, trying to read credible sources a diet etc and balance with my hiatal hernia and silent reflux.
I just wanted to follow up.
Greetings to fellow sufferers.
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You have a very nice doc!!