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Bowel urgency: Any suggestions?

Digestive Health | Last Active: Nov 8 12:56pm | Replies (75)

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@lwbarker

Yes, thanks. I also read that it relaxes the gastric muscles so as to prevent intestinal “spasms,” which cause the urgency. It does work, I just resist being on a medication constantly that is also anticholinergic. There is research about those, including diphenhydramine, that suggests they can cause cognitive issues. My doc says not to worry.

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I know this post is old, but just in case you’re still monitoring, I am wondering If you started Bentyl and what it did for you? I already have a stack of meds my doctor tells me “not to worry about”, but have had some pretty grizzly side effects, so I do worry! I’m afraid to start another one and wonder if you have any info to share. Thanks!