Irritable Bowel Syndrome Questions (Page 9)

Can dicyclomine be used daily to prevent stomach cramps?

My son has crohns and ibs - he gets bad cramps and I would like to give him dicyclomine daily to try to prevent the cramps rather than have him get a cramp and then take it - wondering if it's safe to do that

I was just prescribed nortriptyline for my IBS?

I was just prescribed this medicine today for my IBS. I also have severe anxiety and take propranolol for panic attacks. I was wondering if anyone has experienced it helping the anxiety that ibs induces? Or if it made it worse. I’m nervous but hopeful that it will help the pain thats comes along w... read more

Does anyone using Linzess have adhesions?

Has anyone using Linzess for IBS or C been diagnosed with abdominal adhesions? Wondering if there is a connection

Amitriptyline - Does Elavil help with IBS-C?

I have very bad IBS-C and was just prescribed Elavil 10mg. I am hoping it works.

How hard it us to get financial assistance for Zelnorm?

My insurance won't cover Zelnorm and it's over $400 for 30 day supply. I can't afford it and cried because this was a miracle drug for me!

Can nortriptyline cause IBS-D to be worse until your body adjusts?

I have horrible IBS-D and anxiety. I started nortriptyline 3 days ago and I have had some side effects such as: headache, nausea, numbness, chills, and the main one being worse diarrhea. Will the diarrhea improve as my body adjusts or is this a side effect that I should stop taking it? I called the... read more

Will imodium help with my IBS-D urgency?

Trying to get off Lexapro?

I have been on 5 mg of Lexapro for about 4 years for anxiety and to help with IBS. I do not want to be on this anymore as I have learned how to cope with the anxiety and honestly don’t think it ever did anything for the IBS. I cut it in half for a few days then just stopped taking it. At about 6 d... read more

Dicyclomine - Does this raise blood pressure?

Can I take acitretin, sulfasalazine and ibuprofen together?

I am taking one 25 mg Acitretin 1 x day for psoriasis; 500 mg sulfasalazine 3 x day for IBS and having significant back pain from arthritis. I would like to take 2 200 mg ibuprofen 2 x day for arthritis pain in back. Can I safely add ibuprofen?

What is the best anxiety, nerves, and stress treatment for a 15 year old boy?

He has been treated for IBS for a year and had several test with no results, every thing is normal.. Finally figured out it is school, he's fine until he has to school. He's a straight A student and plays soccer for 2 teams. Need something for nerves that doesn't interfere with school and... read more

Has anyone had weight gain with taking amitriptyline for IBS-D?

My gastro prescribed two 25mg of amitriptyline at night to start for my IBD D. This seems like a high dose, she said she was giving me a low dose. My two concerns is weight gain and is the dose too high? I’m scared to start the medication because you can’t Just stop it. I took Zoloft once and had a ... read more

How much time should I put between Levothyroxine and Dicyclomine?