Posted by James K on February 22, 2006, at 14:55:01
In reply to IBS, posted by Dinah on February 22, 2006, at 11:58:39
I think I read elsewhere that you haven't had a colonoscopy yet. I really think you should go ahead, you are already suffering the worst part, the day of prep.
I only say that, because your symptoms sound so bad, that you should rule out any other disorder. I don't have much other practical advice. I try to keep some vicodin or darvecet around for when things get too bad for me, but that isn't a practical solution for most. Metamucil timed just right is supposed to help, but it sounds like you've tried everything.
Some med just had a big controversy and got pulled, or almost pulled, but IBS sufferers were lobbying congress because it actually worked.
I have IBD, which is different, but I try to pay attention.
Maybe some of this helps. You have my support, because this is a socially and physically hard part of the body to be affected in.
James K
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