GERD MEDICINES AFFECTING MY IBS PROBLEMS

Joan M

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Posted 7/22/2006 6:16 AM (GMT -6)

Have been out of the woods for quite a while with the use of zelnorm twice a day and various doses of Konstyl (it's a fiber product). However I now have a bleeding ulcer and have been taking carafate since May 22 to try to cure it. That in turn has brought on some constipation. Now I have fecal incontinence because of use of oral bowel softeners.

The whole thing has been a bit nightmarish.

Canyonbabe711

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Posted 7/23/2006 5:26 PM (GMT -6)

that is a common side effect of carafate. Can't win1

haljas

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Posted 7/23/2006 7:07 PM (GMT -6)

Hey Joan Mack,
I am with you...I have been on Previcid, Sucralfate,and Zantax for my upper problems, and now I drink Cholestrymine for the lower problems...GI says that I can wean off the other meds cause I am on the Cholestrmine, yah right, came of my Previcid and didn't make it to 12 hours./...I get really bad heartburn and I vomit bile with it as well, have GERD and Hiatal Hernia....yahoo...I wish there was a happier ending!!!!
Cyndi

Joan M

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Posted 7/24/2006 1:44 PM (GMT -6)

Got you both. I looked up through goggle NIH + bleeding stomach ulcer and got their recommendations. Called my pharmacist and then called my regular doctor and told the receptionist that my pharmacist and I had discussed changing perscription. Hope it works out. I blame the GI guy and I switched but have to wait to see the new GI guy.

I have the pain on left side now around breast bone and that is indicative of the ulcer pain. Didn't know that until I read it at the library.

Some deal ain't it with the medical people? Hugs to you both.

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