Update
#77507 - 06/09/04 09:36 AM
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Jules3
Reged: 03/10/04
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So as of the last time I posted, I had gained about 5 pounds from who knows what-Ive since worked really hard and lost 3 of it. And my constipation was at an all time high. I went to a GI, and she gave me miralax. She told me she thought I had a bacterial overgrowth, and gave me antibiotics. Well I still get terrible and painful bloating and gas, and I don't think it helped much. The miralax is great, but I can't take it forever, can I? Has anyone else had a doctor tell them it was a bacterial problem? I was supposed to pretty much eat nothing on the IBS diet for 2 weeks, not breads, starches, carbohydrates...she said those were what was formenting in my gut and causing gas. But I am back to having a achy tummy...Any words of wisdom?
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Re: Update
#77546 - 06/09/04 10:43 AM
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JBI
Reged: 01/25/04
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Loc: BC, Canada
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When I first started having D problems I asked my doc if maybe it was a bacterial infection (I had done a fair bit of research) so he gave me some anti-biotics. At first I actually felt a little better, but then things got really screwed up. Not only did I feel even worse and have more D than before, I got a green tongue!  It was a side effect of the anti-biotics. The tests for a parasite or infection cam eout negative so I immediately stopped taking the meds. I've been foloowing the diet for quite a while and it has made a big improvement.
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My GI doc gave me Miralax, but no antibiotics. He ran a CT Scan, a Stool specimen test and took blood. He did not mention anything about bacterial growth. I have not taken the Miralax for about a week now because it gives me diarrhea. I have just been trying to eat soluble fiber and taking fiber supplements. I am IBS-A, and a laxative just tears my guts apart.
I am sorry I cannot be of more help. Perhaps you should get a second opinion. My first GI doc just gave me a colonoscopy and placed me on Zelnorm without taking any tests to rule out something other than IBS; that is why I got a second opinion.
Good Luck
Lene 
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Edited by Lene (06/09/04 01:40 PM)
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Re: Update
#77771 - 06/10/04 03:21 AM
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Linz
Reged: 09/01/03
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Have you had a stool sample tested? Shouldn't that tell your doc if you have a bacterial problem or not? As the antibiotics didn't help, then I'd say she was wrong.
Take some probiotics - antibiotics wipe out too much bacteria and you need to replenish it.
Are you being careful to eat enough insolubles?
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I did a little bit of research, and from what I found even if that is the case, the antibiotics work VERY temporarily. And I can't even say that they worked. I am on Miralax now, but I am scared that my body is becoming dependent on it, and my doctor gave me a 3 month supply! I had the worst gas and bloating yesterday, and was in such pain that I cursed myself for even spending the money on going to a GI doctor!
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I havent had it tested, is that something I can request on my next visit? Too late as for the antibiotics, they are over and done with. And seem to have done no good  HELP!!!
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IBS-A
#79548 - 06/15/04 03:09 PM
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Linz
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Do NOT take Zelnorm or any laxatives if you are IBS-A. And take only low doses of Immodium.
A decent SFS is the way to go!
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Testing
#79550 - 06/15/04 03:12 PM
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Linz
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It's probably too late now as the antibiotics will have killed off the bacteria! (My doctor tested me after another doc had given me antibiotics - doh!).
Probiotics instead soudns like a better idea - get those GOOD bacteria going to kich the BAD bacteria's butts! Just make sure they're dairy-free.
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What is that???
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I stopped taking my Acacia when she put me on Miralax, because I thought it would be too much for my stomach, is that wrong? I've been on it for a few weeks now. After the antibiotics, I am still having insane bloating and no relief. I am eating my oatmeal as we speak, and have continued the basic principles of the diet. I am frustrated and have a follow up appt with my doc in a week or 2, but her first bout of "help" was useless.
Very Frustrated!!!!
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Jules, it will take a week or so to settle down. I know it's frustrating but it WILL get better. Just take it one day at a time and before you know it you'll look back and say, hey I'm not as bad as I was!! Okay??!!
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Laura
Keep it simple!
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