We all vary as to med usage. The lady behind the fragrance counter at Macy's told me her IBS is in remission (and has been for the past 10 years!), but when it was "in full force," she was on meds every single day for 4 years.
I take meds only as needed, not every day, and I'm proud to say I haven't had to take any for the past month. I'm a D, and this is what I take:
For diarrhea only (no cramps): Lomotil
If I think cramps are coming on: NuLev
For LITE cramps only (no D): Hyoscyamine
When I'm doubled over (WITH D): Donnatal
Note: Donnatal is very dangerous; there are serious warnings and terrible side effects, including confusion, delirium, short-term memory problems, disorientation, and impaired attention. I take this ONLY when I'm seriously cramped up. The only reason I do take it at all is because it WORKS -- and it's the only thing that does.
Now, having said that, Heather used to take Donnatal but she says her peppermint caps work better! So you might consider ordering those caps from her.
I'm really glad your doc has found you something that works for you. But take heart. If the Macy's fragrance lady got her IBS into remission such that she "never thinks about it anymore" (can you imagine?!?), then you can too -- we ALL can!
Bev
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