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My newest gastroenterologist in CO suspects microscopic colitis and prescribed Cholestyramine as needed, i.e., when urgent diarrhea occurs. Unfortunately, scheduling of an upper endoscopy and a colonoscopy isn't until mid-November - when hopefully there will be confirmation of his suspicion or identification of some other diagnosis. [I have a long history of IBS with chronic diarrhea, polyps, SIBO, GERD, esophageal nodules, gastritis, hiatal hernia.] One thing that has helped me control diarrhea in the past was OTC activated charcoal (2 capsules) when Imodium, Pepto-Bismol, Kaopectate, etc. did not

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I found that taking any of the OTC solutions separately does not work. However, immodium and Kaopectate at the same time did work.

You sound like me … I have everything you have plus … 1000’s deep wet belching and constant churning gut . I’ve tried everything in 10 years. I mean everything!!! Many diagnoses, plus it affects my heart ♥️ palps . I can’t eat anything ( and I eat so clean and healthy) w/o suffering every day and night .
I’ll see my 6 th Gastro Dr in Oct . Praying 🙏 some how we can ease my suffering.
I’m sorry for any of us that have to go thru life like this . Takes all Joy out ….