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How do you manage daily life with IBS-D?
Digestive Health | Last Active: Oct 30, 2022 | Replies (182)Comment receiving replies
I have a long term problem with GERD and more recently with IBS-D. Am on the low Fodmap diet and recently saw a new GI who changed my PPI to Dexilant along with two Pepcid tablets—one before dinner and another at bedtime. This was working—until I became terribly constipated. Dr. told me to take Citrucel for the constipation. I tried the powder and the caplets, both of which caused really bad acid reflux. Forget that! Now I am supposed to take Miralax. I think to myself: here I am on this restrictive Low FODMAP diet to control diarrhea—and now I am supposed to take a laxative
that causes it?? I am wondering why I just don’t eat some of the restricted foods on the diet that used to give me diarrhea? Dr. says Metamucil causes a lot of gas. Well, if I go back to the Metamucil wafers I successfully used for years before the IBS, having gas is better than being plugged up and uncomfortable.
Am I losing my mind here? Has anyone had the problems with constipation on Pepcid or similar meds? Were you able to solve it without a heavy duty laxative like Miralax that more or less restricts you to the house while you wait for it to work?
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I was taking Linzess 290mg & immediately gained weight. I quit taking it & lost 3 pounds in 2 days! Plus, it didn't help my constipation. Anyone have experience with Linzess?
Hi @nancydowling you may have noticed I moved your post to this existing discussion on IBS medications so that you can connect with others who may have similar experiences as you. Simply click VIEW & REPLY in your email notification to get to your post.
That must be so frustrating to have these side effects.
I wanted to tag fellow Connect member @sue225 @tracy430 @irenec and @agoodmind4u as they may be able to share their experiences with you.
Back to you @nancydowling how long were you on linzess?
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Have you tried the FODMAP diet for 2 to 6 weeks to see if it helps your IBS? Also I’ve been told to try one solution at a time to see if it works, so the diet alone without other meds might be a good first approach. It worked for me. Of course that doesn’t mean that exercise, esp yoga or tai chi, lots of water, no carbonated drinks or use of straws (to reduce bloating), and stress relief such as meditation aren’t important along with any medical solution. Stress is a major trigger for IBS and other GI issues.