Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Male wanting to take Lotronex

Syl's given you excellent advice on getting Lotronex. While you're waiting to get hold of it, I have three suggestions:

1) Cut out the Pepto-Bismol. I don't know about all forms but the original liquid contains an artificial sweetener. (You should double-check the ingredient list on any of your supplements, too. It's amazing what they sneak in there. I've found artificial sweeteners in tablets that are supposed to be swallowed whole!)

2) Try taking Imodium prophylactically if you are not already doing so. One table in the morning, one at night; or half a table twice a day; or one tablet a day. Whatever helps.

3) Try adding a soluble fiber supplement to your daily regimen. Heather's EFI Diet worked wonders for me but it took Acacia to get me feeling normal. Start low and go slow.

Finally - and I'm sure you've already done this but still - be absolutely certain you've had all the tests necessary to accurately diagnose IBS.

HTH. Let us know how you do with the Lotronex.

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