IBS: How to get rid of or ease the symptoms?

Posted by vkzwkansas @vkzwkansas, Oct 23, 2011

I have tried about everything to get rid or ease the symptoms of IBS. I have had a colonoscopy, celiac test, ultra sound on uterus, endoscopy, food allergy test, etc. I had my gallbladder removed and that helped some. I have tried probiotics, dicyclomine, imodium, colestipol, staying away from wheat and corn products. Right now I am taking Aloecure and that isn't helping. Nothing seems to help ease the symptoms. Imodium will take care of the diarrhea when that is the problem but I still have to deal with multiple bowels movements and feeling of still having to go all day long, every day. Does anyone have any other ideas of what a person could try?

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sonnie27 | @sonnie27 | Jul 20, 2022

In reply to @missyalora52 "Does anyone know of a medication to relieve symptoms of IBS?" + (show)

There is a Mayo Clinic article about Alosetron. But this site won't let me post the URL I am not a big drug taker. I even use over the counter meds in moderation.

I have lived with IBS-D for 22 years. Some bouts are more severe than others. My triggers are stress, anxiety, fatty foods, popcorn, corn, cauliflower, even beans and I watch how much daily wheat I eat. I keep Barilla gluten free pasta in the house - which I have found to be the best in texture and taste. I love to bake, but give away most of what I make (except for a small piece for me). Otherwise I may eat too much and have a bout. I tend to be a home body, but will go out with friends, I just make sure I haven't eaten anything that might set me off. The longer I have this, the easier it has become to manage or should I say tolerate. Sometimes though I have a bout and can't figure out what the heck triggered it. Go figure.

carolyne | @carolyne | Jul 20, 2022

In reply to @colleenyoung "@sonnie27 and @rsacker, I can imagine the excitement that the promise of cure generates. Unfortunately the..." + (show)

I have heard about others saying they have triggers. I have had constant diarrhea no matter what I eat or drink it’s a collagen build up in large intestine and prevents absorption of liquid from waste, thus constant diarrhea. Change in diet has no affect on me whatsoever.

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Jul 20, 2022

In reply to @sonnie27 "There is a Mayo Clinic article about Alosetron. But this site won't let me post the..." + (show)

Hi Sonnie, I noticed that you wished to post a URL with your post. You will be able to add URLs to your posts in a few days. There is a brief period where new members can't post links. We do this to deter spammers and keep the community safe.

Obviously the link you wished to include is not spam. Allow me to post the information from Mayo Clinic about alosetron for you.

- Alosetron (Oral Route) https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/alosetron-oral-route/precautions/drg-20068243

loveofdogs | @loveofdogs | Jul 21, 2022

In reply to @sonnie27 "There is a Mayo Clinic article about Alosetron. But this site won't let me post the..." + (show)

Hi Sonny27-
What you’re going thru sounds like the same issues that I go thru everyday. Nothing I’ve tried has helped me. I just bought a bottle of “ IBS Clear”. I’ve read a lot of good reviews on it. I hope it helps. My stomach gets really bad after lunch. I’ve left restaurants & got my meal to go because it was bad.
I’d love to know if anyone has tried something and got some relief from it.

sonnie27 | @sonnie27 | Jul 21, 2022

In reply to @missyalora52 "Does anyone know of a medication to relieve symptoms of IBS?" + (show)

Let me know how that works for you. The only thing Find that works is watching what I eat. I actually took everything out of my diet except roasted chicken with no spices and slowing added items back in. That's how I found my triggers. I don't eat at restaurants much, everyone once in a while. But I check out the menu before I get there and try to choose something 'safe'. I sympathize with you.

rocknrobbn | @rocknrobbn | Jul 21, 2022

In reply to @carolyne "I have heard about others saying they have triggers. I have had constant diarrhea no matter..." + (show)

I agree. I have found a diet that takes away my symptoms. However, I started taking dicyclomine for IBS. So far I have received relief from chronic abdominal pain. I still have urgency(I wear a pad so I can go out) and fecal leakage.
My colonoscopy last week was visually clear. Now waiting for biopsy results to see if I have micrscopic inflammatory disease.
I have been struggling with this for years. I have pretty much given up on a cure.

carolyne | @carolyne | Jul 21, 2022

In reply to @rocknrobbn "I agree. I have found a diet that takes away my symptoms. However, I started taking..." + (show)

I know all your symptoms, have been in the same boat. Dicyclomine helps with the abdominal pain but makes me dizzy and lethargic. I am now on Entyvio infusion therapy and it has controlled the diarrhea and the cramping some what. No other medications controlled the diarrhea in the past. Let me know what the dr. has to say about the biopsy, I feel for you.

rocknrobbn | @rocknrobbn | Jul 21, 2022

In reply to @carolyne "I know all your symptoms, have been in the same boat. Dicyclomine helps with the abdominal..." + (show)

Will do.

rsacker | @rsacker | Jul 21, 2022

In reply to @colleenyoung "Welcome @rsacker and @missyalora52 Rsacker, I moved your question to this discussion to this new IBS..." + (show)

I have IBS-D. I also want to discuss some of the research being done using ZAXINE. I understand one takes it for 2 weeks to get 10 weeks of freedom from symtoms. Rsacker PhD