Don't understand!

Posted By Pamela on March 10, 1999 at 12:42:31:







I'm confused why "RF" could answer a question about a 13 year old on 1/29 but can't on 3/8?  He's taller than I am and weighs more.  I would just like to know about Levsin, and the use of antianxiety/antidepressants when IBS is involved.  My son was diagnosed by history with IBS Monday.  I guess they felt they had ruled out everything else thru negative blood and stool tests (no blood in stool, either).  He started Levsin Monday.  It's Wed and no relief from the cramping so far.  Does it take a while to work?  He's also trying Metamusil wafers.  The cramping goes on every waking minute but generally does not awaken him at night.  It's worse when he lies down and after he eats.  Moving his bowels helps for about 2 minutes.  What if Levsin doesn't work?  I really believe he needs a colonoscopy, but then what do I know.  He is becoming increasingly stressed and depressed and is particularly "down" on the medical profession as being stupid!!  If you can't answer, who do I contact?  Maternal and child Forum?  Thanks.