Secretory Diarreah(diarrhea)

  Thanks for your reply regarding "secretory Diarreah (diarrhea)" from the results of my osmolality test. I have to ask, I have tried Somatostatin TWICE in the past and it makes me violently ill. Really very explosive diarreah (diarrhea) and nausea, bloating, weight loss. None of which I need. Is there no other course of treatment? I have been on ALL the other common ones(anti-diarreals alone and in combo, etc....)I am told that I have a GREAT pancreas and there has been no talk of tumors. I have never had the urine test you described. Would that make a difference? If I can eliminate this TPN it would be lovely! Thanks, Donna:)
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Dear Donna,
If diarrhea persists despite standard dosages of antidiarrheals and there is no obvious etiology, then physicians will use industrial strengths of combimnation therapies.  Large dosages of metamucil with cholestyramine and Imodium (immodium) can control the diarrhea of some patients.  Given the peristsence of your symptoms, the most logical approach is to repeat the search for a cause.
This information is presented for educational purposes only.  Always ask specific questions to your personal physician.  If you wish a second opinion, we would be happy to see you in the Division of Gastroenterology at Henry Ford Health System.  You can arrange an appoinment with Dr. Fogel, one of our experts in the treatment of diarrhea, by calling our Physician Referral Line at [phone].
HFHSM.D.-rf
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