Another Newbie
#106488 - 09/17/04 10:33 AM
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Amy1973
Reged: 09/17/04
Posts: 68
Loc: Mesa,AZ
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I had a GI appointment a couple of weeks ago, had a colonoscopy done they confirmed that I have IBS with constipation.
I had constipation problems in the past, nothing real bad. I could usually just adjust my diet and drink prune juice things would be fine. I say I would get constipated maybe every three to six months.
Then this summer I had problems with my sinuses and they put me on antibiotics and steriods for three months.
On my final dose of antibiotics and steriods. I was tired all the time and extremely constipated. I haven't been regular since.
I was wondering if the antibiotic and steriods could of set off the IBS?
I'm so glad I found this board, I've been lurking for about a month. Following Heather's diet and feeling better.
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Welcome I am glad you found this web site. I wish I could answer more of your questions but I am not sure. I know Antibiotics can realy mess with IBS but I don't know if They can cause it. Someone should be able to ansewer your questions.
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Heather7476
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Thanks, I guess we can learn together.
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Hey I jsut relized where your from. My mom and step dad and brother and sister all live in Mesa. Small world. Yep we can learn together. i have been coming to this site for about two months now and I am still in the learning stage. I ordered Heather's books from my local book store but I am still waiting for them to come in. I hope you are doing better and look forward to talking to you more in the future.
Good Luck
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Heather7476
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Good luck to you too. I checked the books out from my local library and plan on buying with my next check.
Small world, I have family in Toledo,OH. Not sure how close that is to you?
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Hello & Welcome Amy!! 
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Thanks for the welcome.
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Hi, Amy and welcome!!
Glad to have you with us. Glad to hear you got a confirmed diagnosis. As far as the antibiotic and steriods setting off the IBS, it's certainly possible. Any kind of "insult to the gut" such as killing off all the bacteria with an antibiotic or getting a stomach bug or abdominal surgery, etc, can set it off in those of us who are prone to it.
Unfortunately, sometimes it's absolutely medically necessary to take things like antibiotics and steriods to deal with a serious infection. Kind of darned if you do, darned if you don't!
I'm glad you're starting to feel a little better. Keep up the good work and keep coming back, okay??!!
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Laura
Keep it simple!
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