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Dr can’t help my IBS. Now what?
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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
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@mark1952
I had IBS-C / IMO for a few years and went thru the antibiotics etc, with only temporary help. Finally, i found that 64 oz of water per day and only 3 meals with 5 hours in between meals with no snacks of any-kind including any liquids with calories, along with antimicrobials, gut beneficial supplements and motility support. Motility support included Miralax, Ginger, Artichoke/Ginger, Magnessium citrate and MCT Oil. My problem was started by a lack of some enzymes. After 4 months of the low fodmap, supplements, eating on schedule and some enzyme I now am doing well with a normal eating routine and good BMs. Good luck!
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@mark1952 thank you for replying.
I tried linzess when I had IBS-C prior to it changing after C Diff. I know it did wonders for me back then, I hope it helps you too!
I feel when drs can’t give a definitive answer, it’s easier to blame something which you may have experienced in the past and they believe you must obviously be suffering with now. Because I have had anxiety and depression years ago, I apparently must still be. So even my confirming that I’m fine apart from this, they tell me I’m not. It’s frustrating.