Posted by pedr on February 23, 2015, at 14:56:35
In reply to Re: Best med for IBS-C » pedr, posted by ed_uk2010 on February 23, 2015, at 13:52:32
I've done my best! :
> >I tried Linaclotide and found it made my pain worse, which is what I've found for all IBS-specific meds I've tried. Go figure :/
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> Oh dear. How long did you try it for?about 2 months I think. I keep a daily pain diary and it was reasonably clear-cut that it was not helping and perhaps making the pain worse.
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> Please will you list all the meds you've tried for IBC-C, and how you responded. This will make it possible to look at your options.Zelnorm - helped with C but not with pain
Amitiza - did not help in any way
Linzess - some help with C but increased pain
Xifaxan - did nothing
I currently take Bentyl and Levsin as needed but they don't help much.>
> Is there any relationship between your mental health and your IBS symptoms? Also, how long have you had IBS for and has it been affected by any of the psych drugs you've tried?Yes, a totally crucial relationship. If my IBS pain is low (or, heavens-forbid - absent) then my mental health will likely be OK. As the IBS pain increases, my mental health (mood, cognitions and OCD and the myriad other facets) deteriorates linearly. Since the pain can change radically in the space of a few minutes I often end up feeling like Jekyll & Hyde.
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> What medication are you currently taking? (Both psych and non psych).Lexapro, Wellbutrin, Provigil, Valtrex (for suspected CFS), a.n.other CFS med, Omeprazole (for GERD)
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> I will try to recommend something :)
>Many thanks Ed!
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I love the smell of Abilify in the morning. The smell, you know that chemical smell. Smells like victory. Some day this war's gonna end...
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Atypical Depression, OCD, IBS-C, GERD since '96
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