Cholestyramine to bulk stools

     Anyone else take this for bulking up the stool?  My doctor prescribed it.  You mix it with orange juice.  I have been afraid to start it because my hubby took it last week and it gave him stomach cramps but then he has no bowel issues.  He took it because he was constipated.  My problem is the opposite.  I also have diverticulosis in addition to the UP.

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I take this first thing in the morning.  I take a full scoop mixed with water.  I drink it really fast because it is NASTY.  I was taking a half a scoop they told me to take a full scoop about a month ago.  I do notice a difference.  I had alot of D in the morning and not so much now.  I've never had problems with cramps.  Good Luck!!

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Mom of Three(Two Boys and One Girl)
30 years old

Ulcerative Colitis(severe,whole colon)

Diagnosed March 2009

Allergic to Asacol, Lialda, and Imuran

Currently on Remicade

It took a couple infusions but the Remicade is really working. Also on Vitamin D, Calicium Citrate, Chewable Multi-Vitamin, Zyrtex, Prilosec, Zinc, Omega 3, and a Probiotic, I also give myself a B12 shot every month.

I have been on this since December 2008.  It was prescribed for me because I had D since 1993 when I had my gallbladder removed.  It originally took 4g twice a day, mixed with water but have since reduced it to 4g once daily.  I originally used the orange flavored one but switched to the sugar free lemon-lime flavor.  It works like a HOT darn!  I love it because now, other than when I am flaring, I RARELY ever have D.  Thoughts of "where is a bathroom" no longer rule my day.  I am no longer scared to go on road trips, snowmobiling, boating, etc.

can you take this for IBS? My mom has ISB-D and this really sounds like it would help her. Right now a lot od D isnt my issue, more cramps :(

It is used for lowering cholesterol and as an anti-diarrheal.  She could ask her doctor about it.  There are some meds that can't be taken within a few hours of it so that might be a concern if she is on other meds.......

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You don't know how strong you really are until being strong is your only option.

I take it 3 times a day. I mix it with orange gatorade or orange juice. I don't mind the taste--it's just the texture that's kinda gross. I don't know that's it's helping me much, but with how much output I have WITH it, I'm afraid to cut it out

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26 year old female
Diagnosed with unspecified UC 11/08
Asacol, Prednisone, 3 infusions of Remicade with no success
8/09 colonoscopy shows that the whole colon is affected
12/18/09 First part of J-Pouch surgery; recessed stoma
12/30/09 Second part of J-Pouch surgery too soon; fistula
1/9/10 Second Ileostomy Surgery with sparing of the J-Pouch
1/25/10 Stoma Revision Surgery and Fistula Repair
Now just trying to hold out as long as possible until we can try the next surgery
Imodium (4/day), Questran (3/day)

   I have had Colitis for 7 long hard years. I was going 10 to 15 times a day and married to my toliet.

I just started on Welchol on Monday night.  It is the same thing only I am taking it in pill form.  It comes in powder also.  I think I read the Welchol pills might take a while for full effect.