I have ZES and take 4 prevacids a day--that's the same as nexium. So far my Dr's have not put me on any special diet (except no alcohol, but you shouldn't have to worry about that). When they put me on the nexium, my diarrhea stopped within 30 hours. It's worth a try.
Let me know how it goes.
I will check this out, thanks for your help!
there is a lot of info out on the web about IBS, just plug irritable bowel syndrome into your search engine. one good site that others have recommended is www.ibsgroup.org there might even be support groups in her area, check with local hospitals about thier community health services.
take care
I don't know of any suggestions to ease the IBS. Any help is appreciated!
Would upping the Nexium help her diarrhea? What is the treatment for Zollinger Ellison syndrome? Is there certain foods she should be avoiding? Thanks for your help!
I had chronic diarrhea for years too. Finally diagnosed with Zollinger Ellison syndrome. Basically it's your stomach making too much acid. Could be why the nexium helps. Try upping the dosage to 2 pills a day (morn and night) to see if that helps. If it does, mention to your doctor.
if she has tried all of the suggestions for easing IBS, then a colonoscopy could go a long way to help figure out the source of her problems. the 2 most common forms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD, not IBS) are ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. common symptoms are diarrhea, abdominal pain, and weight loss. bowel biopsies during a scope can diagnose this, but sometimes it is difficult.
Don't know much about crohns disease? What are the symptoms?
Has she had a colonoscopy done? I was told I had IBS for about 20 years and just found out this May that I actually have crohn's disease. Hopefully she can get some help soon.