IBS Medication

I seen my GI doctor today for stomach pain and he told me he thinks it's IBS. I also have had acid reflux for years. I noticed that a lot of you also have digestive problems and wondered if any of you have ever tried Bentyl? That is what he gave me today and noticed that it has some scary side effects. He told me I might notice being tired and dry mouth, but of course I have read there are many more. Like dizziness, headaches, rapid heartbeat and anxiety. All of which I already have and do not want to increase. If anyone has tried this, please let me know your thoughts. Thanks!

[selmaS]

Hi...I have been on so many meds for IBS, I do not remember them all....but, I must say none worked.

U really need to address ur digestive tract, get a balance, which is diff when we have neuro issues causing imbalance thru out our bodies.And u r so right we do not need the added issues of side effects...it is best to get to the root of ur reflux.....Do u know if u have a hiatal hernia?

Try drinking more water, avoid ur food and lifestyle triggers....ie- if u know too much tomato sauce will cause a flare up avoid that....simple type of stuff.See the Health Pages in the GERD forum for more info.


Also make sure u r eliminating min 2 x's  daily...u may need more fiber in ur diet and a stool softener to avoid strain HA's.
Too many if us do not get the waste out and these r toxins.

Ask ur GI dr about a colonic.....to help get a clean colon ...they can be helpful.

"selma"

[DechenDolkar]

Thanks Selma,

I do not have a hernia. I was scoped in April and have some polyps and gastritis. I have eliminated any kind of sauce and chocolate from my diet and that has helped with the reflux. It's this awful burning, gnawing stomach pain now. I think pain, stress and excedrin are big triggers. I do take citrucel to keep things moving. I really doubt I'll try this new med, I don't need any more problems.

[selmaS]

I know what u mean....meds give us more issues that need more meds...ugh no fun at all.

There r many other items u may want to eliminate from ur diet....stop by the GERD forum's Health Pages for more info.

"selma"

http://www.medhelp.org/forums/GERD-Acid-Reflux/show/333?camp=msc

[*Stormy*]

I was given Rantidine (sp?) for the reflux...but I honestly only took it when it got really bad. I don't take any meds for it now but I have found to be really successful with controlling what I eat. For instance...spicy, fattening food is bad...if I eat either, I feel sick to my stomach, have pain and my bowels go nuts. I try and eat a lot of fruit and veggies and to intake a good amount of fibre. That helps more with the constipation end...but for me I find it is the extreme constipation that eventually turns into the "running" end of things..so if I avoid that then usually the other isn't as bad.

I hear you about the medications...every one my Dr wants to give me for ANYTHING...seems to cause all the symptoms I already have!! If it's any consolation..other than being tired, the one I'm on now (lyrica) doesn't seem to be causing too much else.

I hope you find some relief!
Carolyn