Trying Caltrate IBS-D - also on questran
#3090 - 03/18/03 03:13 AM
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I have just started taking Caltrate D. 1/2 tablet with meals. Since it binds bile like questran should I take it with or away from Questran? How long does it take to work? Is it for IBS-D only or Post Cholestecomy bile salt -D or both?
Edited by nsmith4366 (03/18/03 12:33 PM)
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Hi - Questran is officially for post-gallbladder removal diarrhea. It is not approved for use in IBS, though there have been some interesting results for some people with IBS who have used it. I would suspect that in those people there may be undiagnosed problems with their gallbladder, as Questran works by binding the bile acids and preventing them from irritating the intestines. This is not something that would normally be happening if you have a functioning gallbladder, and it's also unrelated to the dysfunction of brain/gut nervous systems that occur with IBS.
But, in a nutshell, if you take Questran and it stops your chronic diarrhea, then that's a success and I'd take it.
Questran should work very quickly - just a day or two. I'd ask your doc or pharmacist about taking it with calcium, if there's any interaction there, if you should stop the calcium till you see how Questran works for you, etc.
Keep us posted!
Best,
Heather
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I'm sorry, I goofed on my first post. I have been on Questran for one year. I had my gallbladder out in 2000 and have had D ever since/even though on questran on and off. Questran does bind bile acids and diahrea but has many side effects/some longterm dangerous - and does nothing for colon spasms - which I also have. I have wondered if I have IBS ALSO or in addition/my gastro doesn't know (have had 2 colonoscopies they show nothing)
I have had to cut back on the Questran because I became vitamin ADEK defecient which again, can be a predictable side effect. I found this board and I DID call my doctor and asked him about trying caltrate d to absorb bile and he DID say okay - no problem and it IS working it seems to make me feel better/sslllowwly - it works like questran to absorb BILE -yes from what I've read. My gastro does not know if I have IBS and doesn't want me on anything else while taking the questran (accept the caltrate is okay) because he DOES know that I have bile salt D for sure.
The questran is prescribed for my excess bile problem, however a HIGH soluable fiber diet/YOUR diet is also extremely helpful for people with post cholestectomy bile salt-D because it is high in soluable fiber and is low in gi irritant foods.
Nancy
Edited by nsmith4366 (03/18/03 12:37 PM)
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