Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: zelnorm concerns

I've had the same experiences as others I've read with Zelnorm on this board. I have been on it several times for 6 weeks (before working with my current doctor). It worked GREAT for a few weeks, then I was right back to where I was before I started taking it. A friend whom I work with has had the same experiences. My current doctor DID prescribe it, but I told him that I had more benefits from Miralax and also Heather's Acacia. I also take a stool softener, a probiotic, and eat applesauce every day (which has always helped me). Before my grandmother dying last week, I had been pretty stable. I had an easy BM 5 days in a row which is AMAZING for me - usually I'm not going for 5 days!! Now, after the stressful event of my grandmother dying, I'm just trying to get stable again. I felt great during those 5 days and I'm looking forward to feeling that way again and gave me LOTS of encouragement! Most of the information I have gotten is from this board!!

Hope some of this helps!

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