Thanx
#88638 - 07/10/04 07:23 PM
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jeenerz
Reged: 07/10/04
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I agree with trying only one'solution' at a time, or at least hopefully a solution. I'm going to try smaller doses of acacia first and stay on the 2 librax for another week yet and then evaluate. I'm really hoping the librax helps prevent the stomach spasms. My BM's are always within the 1st 2 hours of the morning and so if I'm going to have an attack, that's when they happen. It would be so wonderful to have my mornings back. I'm going to try Bev's suggestion of eating something just before bed and then 1st thing when I get up, even tho I certainly don't feel like eating 1st thing in the am. My stomach may just be too empty as I usually don't eat after supper until about 9:00 the next day as that's usually when my stomach calms down to let me eat. This whole business just continues to be a trial and error thingy, doesn't it?
Janene 
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My doc told me to take the Librax 30 min before I eat. I usually take it as soon as I get up ....brush my teeth..put on makeup, etc and then (30 min by then) eat breakfast. I eat oatmeal & toast. But if you are not hungry toast should be OK. But I do think you will feel better if you eat a little something. Also, have you tried Immodium for the "D"?
I'm going to sign off for tonight but if you need any other help post tomorrow.
Barbie
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I KNOW, Caryn!
#88648 - 07/10/04 07:37 PM
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Bevvy
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Can you believe it? She's OLDER THAN ME! OMG! I didn't think ANYONE was older than me -- and look at her! WOW!
Gee.... maybe there's hope for me yet .....! 
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jeenerz welcome to the message board. we are all here to help you. jasper
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ive had ibs for 8 years now. im learning alot on this web board. thanks again everyone
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Immodium
#88770 - 07/11/04 03:01 PM
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jeenerz
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Thanx Barbie,
Yes, I have started taking Immodium when things begin to go into an actual attack and so far it seems to stop the spasms and trips to the 'little room'. Last night I had a couple of saltines before bed and woke about about 3:00am and had another couple and then upon waking after I took my Librax, about 15 minutes later took another couple of saltines even tho I had to force them down and I didn't have an attack this morning, so I was so thankful for that. I wonder if it's bad to take Immodium several times a week? Have you heard?
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Re: Welcome!
#88771 - 07/11/04 03:05 PM
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jeenerz
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Thanx Christine,
Right now I take my doses of acacia with my meals, but may try doing a dose before bedtime. Last night I had a couple of saltines before bed adn a couple more when I woke up at 3:00am and then a couple more after I took my Librax 1st thing this am and I didn't have an attack...so maybe there is something to this empty tummy issue.
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I have not heard any bad things about taking Immodium several times a week. Although, some people have complained about being constipated afterwards. I only take immodium if I have "D' and have not yet used it as a preventative. Did you have to take Immodium this morning even though you didn't have an attack? Maybe you won't be having those attacks as often now.
I hate to see you have to stuff those crackers down if you aren't hungry. Nothing worse than trying to swallow those dry crackers with a dry throat. Would a soft piece of bread be better? Maybe after some time passes your system will adjust and you won't have to do that.
Think it was the Acacia that was causing your trouble??? Sounds like the Librax did help. Just wanted to mention that my doc said to take the Librax 30 min before eating..I know you said you took it 15 min before crackers. If it didn't bother you then I guess it is OK.
Barbie
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Hey, Jeenerz, that's GREAT that you didn't have an attack this morning -- AWESOME!!! I take Imodium several times a week as a preventive and I've been stable (no attacks of D) for SIX MONTHS NOW!! It's totally okay to take Imodium several times a week, but go easy until you're sure it's not taking you to the other extreme of C!
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