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Colestipol for symptoms of IBS-D
Digestive Health | Last Active: Apr 17 7:40pm | Replies (34)Comment receiving replies
I have been using colestipol for about 3 months and it has not helped my diarrhea that much. I still have to be very careful in the morning after I eat. I usually do not eat lunch, because I am still afraid to go out because not sure when it will come on.
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I take Colestipol too after being switched from its powder form, Cholestyramine. I’m supposed to add Kynsol in the evening before dinner but I’ve heard psyllium is rough on IBS people like me. That urgency won’t quit nor will the fecal incontinence. If I don’t eat I’m fine. I’m bloated and slightly nauseous regardless. My gall bladder is long gone, which is why I take this stuff.
Does anyone also get frequent UTIs? I feel cursed.
So sorry it hear about this debilitating issue…fortunately I don’t have this problem. (I have my share of others, which is why I’m on this site) as to the urinary tract infections, I’ve had my share. I don’t know if this is an issue connected to you Your age and
Sent too soon…
Your age could have something to do with uti’s, hormone loss. See a urologist-thinking you are female, if so, they can possibly prescribe a vaginal cream or tablet to replace not just lost hormones and moisture in your vagina, but helps to keep your urethra “young”.
Stress is a huge factor in the tightness of your urethra, which prevents complete emptying. There are meds for relaxing that area, that you may or may not be able to take, but I would check. There are also quick doctor treatments to open the urethra, if that is the problem.
Also, check with your doc as to where you could you could find info online or in person on how to calm your mind and hopefully reduce your stress. I tried hypnosis-amazing!
Previous post suggested playing with the time to take your meds, I think that is a good idea…can’t get worse? 🥴
Good luck!!’
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Hi Pohl,
Sorry to hear that you're having issues. Can you give us more context as to why your doctor gave you colestipol to treat diarrhea? Typically this is given for bile acid malabsorption after an ileum resection, did you have this surgery? Bile acid diarrhea is a relatively unique diarrhea - urgent and almost impossible to hold, and then it comes out with an intense fiery sensation in the rectum. Are you experiencing this? In my experience, immediately after my surgery I needed colestipol about 4 times a day, but now I am down to 2 or 3, depending on what I eat. Fattier meals certainly need colestipol, but like a bagel or toast does not.
Let us know more about your situation.