Inflammatory bowel disease

Hi @dallatu59, Mayo Clinic Connect is an online community where patients can connect to share information and give and get support. Do you have inflammatory bowel disease?

Not but my client

Ibs with gastric ulcers
Fatique
Body aches
Headaches
Food doesn’t appear to be a trigger
Anxiety does
Always looking for latest treatments
Thank you!

Yes. I've had it for 44 years. First drug was lomotil. It was awful . I had terrible side effects. Them I started to take metamucil. The recommended dosage was too much for me. It made me very constipated. I found that 1/2 teaspoon daily worked for me. I have felt better since trying it. this year, medication I take for blood pressure have made me constipated. I eat 2 to 4 prunes daily. This has helped keep my IBS under control. I had heard about metamucil from an interview with Lee Iacocca. He had been using it for years. If you try it, I highly suggest that you don't follow the instructions on the label. Take a little and build up gradually until you find the amount that works for you. Too much can cause you to have constipation.

@colleenyoung and all: I've had IBS for years, with treatment (pills) from several G.I.s in several cities. My current G.I. used no prescription medication for about 8 or 9 months, and instead had me use frequently adjusted doses of both Metamucil and Lax-a-Day every morning. He eventually prescribed Pinaverium, and ultimately Constella, with disastrous results, so I went back on the Metamucil and Lax-a-Day each morning. I've learned to stick to a very restricted glucose-free and lactose-free diet of foods I know I can tolerate. I'm now taking one level tablespoon of Metamucil with a full glass of water, followed by one "bottle lid" dose (up to the top marker) of Lax-a-Day mixed with my hot morning coffee, (it doesn't alter the taste) every morning.
I'm delighted to report that my IBS symptoms have totally backed off for 5 or 6 weeks now! My digestive system is working regularly and perfectly. It seems like a miracle. First time ever!
I've finally learned that I can't dare stray off my strict diet regime or I'm in trouble again, so I don't stray!
Gratefully, Laurie

I have had 3 years of IBS/C. Have had every test I think possible. I have been on strict diet (can’t stray from it) taking Linzess
on empty stomach each morning, 290 mg
and 2 IB Guards at least 1/2 hour before eating. This worked for a while then cramping and constipation returned.
Then got the results of the “ stomach emptying” test.
Now my diagnosis is Gastricparesis .
This was diagnosed in August of 2021 and have not yet seen the doctor in the Motility Clinic in Louisville.
I have had compacted bowel after 3 days on liquid diet and a day of Gatorade mixed with MiraLax as directed by phone by Motility Clinic doctor. I had to go into the ER and have 2 glasses of Barium Enema and a doctor manually remove all the stool.
I went from 130 to 88 pounds.
I think I may die!