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Dr can’t help my IBS. Now what?
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@mark1952 thanks for responding.
I have mixed. I honestly wish it was one or the other because at least then I could manage it better. I just feel like it does what it wants. I could eat something one day and it make me suffer constipation, I eat it the next time and it’s diarrhoea. So frustrating
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@yorkshirerose2016
I am sorry to hear you have IBS-M. As you say, managing that must be so challenging. Do you have a period of a few days of one or the other, weeks, or is it different every day? I have IBS-C. I just started on one tablet, 72 mcg, Linzess, plus Senna. I expect I will have to increase the Linzess dosage. Four tablets a day is recommended for IBS-C.
For IBS-D, I suppose you have been given the prescription meds (Xifaxan, Viberzi, et al) and OTC meds. Maybe some pain/spasm meds (Bentyl, Levsin, et al) as well.
I can relate to your reaction to doctors' pronouncements about depression/anxiety. It is hard to be happy when you are in pain. Antidepressants seem more viable for folks with only IBS-D. Unfortunately, they all seem to make constipation worse.
I hope other members with IBS-D add to your post.
Good Luck and Best Wishes!
Mark