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Feedback on Linzess for Irritable Bowel-C or Chronic Constipation
Digestive Health | Last Active: May 25 5:53pm | Replies (298)Comment receiving replies
@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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@cezanne
Yes it seems when GI doctors can't find anything they give you the IBS story . It's hard because you're the one dealing with the problem not them. Sometimes you need a good teaching hospital where someone thinks out of the box sort of speak. Hang in there keep searching
@cezanne I have Hiatus Hernia,colitis,diverticulitis and an inflamed stomach and am after going through a very bad patch.I am now finding a bland diet good eg.chicken,broccoli and potatoes for dinner.I try to have small meals for the hiatus hernia.
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@cezanne I too was diagnosed with IBS which confused me as I thought IBS caused diarrhea which I do not have. Learned there are 2 types, IBS-D and IBS-C. I have IBS-C and have been on 290mcg Linzess daily. While the first week it caused diarrhea, it has settled and now I am fairly regular. Stool is still a bit loose with some solid but regular. There are still foods that can flair stomach pain and nausea which I have noted to avoid. Also, not eating a meal later than 5PM has helped. I don't skip the Linzess and make sure to drink LOTS of water with it. I also stopped taking Benefiber and other stimulants as I read not to take them with Linzess. I hope you find a balance that works for you.