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Anyone with Systemic Sclerosis or Scleroderma?

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Constipation then after a few days gas and diarrhea. I take Metamucil every other day, probiotic daily.

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Alta Net | @altabiznet | 3 days ago

@36yrswss

Incontinence at this stage may be due to GI inflammation and fibrosis. This condition may be similar to Crohn's or colitis. Have you tried Humira? This drug is prescribed for both indications. Your GI doctor may consider prescribing it based on your symptoms.
May be worth checking symptoms for Crohn's and ulcerative colitis to see if your condition falls into that category. Humira may help.

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Alta Net | @altabiznet | 3 days ago

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This sounds like mixed type Irritable Bowel Syndrome IBS. OTC medications like Pepto Bismol may help during gas and diarrheal episodes. Senokot, Dulcolax, MiraLAX, or Milk of Magnesia may work for constipation. They usually work within 12 hrs or the next day - to be careful not to overdo it.
Avoiding milk products, gluten, fatty and fried foods may help as well.
You definitely need to see GI doctor as soon as possible. More likely, they will prescribe endoscopy and colonoscopy to take biopsies and for definitive diagnosis.

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