Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards

I was prescribed this drug last September but NEVER started taking it for two reasons. The first is that ever since I have been treated for stage 2B Hodgkin's Lymphoma (a cancer), I have great difficulty swallowing pills and capsules.

The second reason is the patient insert info said you could have SEVERE diarrhea with this!

All the gastro docs want to do is PUSH pills on you, that LUCKILY for THEM, THEY do NOT have to take!!

I am saving my money for some acupuncture treatments in the near future. I had really good luck with this in 2008 but the problem came BACK in late July 2013 when I had to drink TWO different oral contrasts for a CT scan as part of my cancer follow-up visits.

The BEST of luck to you on this drug! Please let us know how things work out for you!

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Originally diagnosed with IBS-C in Spring, 2008. During spring to fall of 2008, had at least 10 acupuncture treatments and Chinese herbs. IBS went into remission. IBS returned in late July 2013 after taking 2 oral contrasts for a CT scan for cancer follow up. Had more acupuncture with different practitioner in summer 2014, but received little benefit.

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