Gilberts Syndrome/Cholosystectomy related to IBS?

[cathycarlo]

I am a 33 year old female who developed Gallstones after my first child. After an ERCP(?) and a Cholosystectomy, I have numerous gastrointestinal problems from severe bloating and gas for weeks at a time to painful, irregular bowels movements etc. Fatty foods especially trigger immediate discomfort and diahrea.   I was also told, in my early 20's, while under several rounds with Accutane tests that I had Gilbert's Syndrome.  Does the fact that I have Gilberts and have had Gallbladder Removal have any impact on my IBS condition?  Does it worsen the effects of Diahrea etc.   I would like to find out how I might possibly find foods to avoid (I am not a great medicine taker!!).  Many links state that Gallbladder removal alone does not pose any IBS symptoms.  Although I am not an MD, I totally disagree!!  Thanks for any information you may have!!

[cathycarlo]

Just updating you.  My Dr. did Prescribe the Cholestyramine  without me even asking.  He did not say that I needed any supplements but I am going to take your advice.  It obviously can't hurt.  Thank soo much for your help.  I'm really glad I found this site!!  Cathy

[cathycarlo]

Thank You soo Much!!  I have a Dr. Appt. tomorrow and will ask him for the prescription.  I'm hoping this will help.  He seems to be a very good Dr. so I should be able to give t a shot!   Good luck to you as well.  Cathy

[flex123]

cathy, this medicine is very safe because it does not get absorbed in the body and has no side affects. but while u are on this , make sure that u take some A,D,E,K vitamins daily, these are called  fat soluable vitamins which this drug absorbs a little  in the body . so replace it daily . this is also a good thing to do bacause we lose a lot  nutrients with this problem. o yeah it won't hurt to take an ester C vitiamin and a B complex  daily too . make sure that u take ester C because the regular C  is to acidy.  take them with a meal.   goodluck!!

[flex123]

i was one of  the healthiest guy walking 3 years ago , and then my gallbladder was removed because the dr. thought that was the answer to my stomach pain. later finding out it was gas. well ever since he removed my perfectly healthy gallbladder i developed what called post choystectomy diarrhea , which is due to constant bile flow through  your intestines . since their is an over amount of bile in your intetines the 'ileum' which is the last part of the intestine cannot absorb and recycled all of it so the portion that cannot be recycled is then dumped into your large intestine and once in the large intestine it acts as a laxitive. that's what causes diarrhea. the drs. will tell u that this is temporary, not always the case which i have first hand  learned and that there are many others that i have read about in studies . i have tried many different things to hlp this  problem and found that taking 'cholestyramine' which is a bile binding resin helps with the absorbption of the bile so that u won't have the diarrhea. this is a prescription so u  need to get it from a dr. what helps me is i take 4grams mixed with 4 to 6 oz. of water (or o.j.  but the acid from the o.j. can be irretating to your stomach ) in the morning 1 hour before breakfast and 4grams 3 or 4 o'clock in the afthernoom or 1 to 2 hours before diner also try probiotic for a healthy good bactirial flora in your intestines.one good product is called 'culturelle' call 1888-467-7867 for a store near u  that sells this product. i fell for u!! hope this works, it helps me.