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Posted 10/26/2015 1:17 PM (GMT 0)
Hi everyone, I haven't posted in awhile, but always find my way back home. I had a re-section in August (2 1/2 ft of colon removed) of last year. Since then, I've pretty much maintained chronic diarrhea. A lot of times it's yellow, like water, and hurts like all get out. I've tried Welchol but couldn't take it after awhile because it was causing problems with my liver (I'm one in the small percentage it affects that way). My MD did suggests testing the stool for infection and I'll probably go that route. I'm wondering though, from you all, who takes L-Glutime and probiotics for the big D? How much do you take and does it control it? confused

Post Edited (Grace_1974) : 10/26/2015 7:20:32 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 10/27/2015 2:51 AM (GMT 0)
It sounds like there's too much bile in there. Re-sections can cause D because you have less large intestine to absorb fluids, but it burning and being yellow sounds like bile. Have you had your gallbladder checked out, or even your pancreas? Stool testing for infections is a good idea, as are probiotics. I take Florastor, because it is the most effective against c. diff., which is caused by antibiotics. So starting that now would be a good idea in case you do have something that needs antibiotic treatments. I take one a day, and when I am on antibiotics I go up to 4 a day.
Posted 10/29/2015 3:52 PM (GMT 0)
Colestipol changed my life. I'd had many resections and was a mess, with constant D. I take 3 grams of Colestid (capsule form, although it's also available in a powder) a day. Others I know use Questran (similar bile salt binder). It allows me to live a somewhat normal life. I hope you find some relief!
Posted 10/30/2015 3:16 PM (GMT 0)
Is Welchol the same as generic cholestyramine (generic of Questran)? I had the same issues as you due to bile acid (like scifi said). Cholestyramine basically gave me my life and tushy back. I can't take probiotics as they cause me a lot of cramping and nausea.
Posted 11/3/2015 4:19 AM (GMT 0)
Cholestyramine also helped me a lot after a resection dealt me watery D 15+ times a day. VSL#3 also helps. I hope you find some relief!
Posted 11/16/2015 12:19 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you all so very much for the advice and insight. My stool tests came back normal so that's good news. I'll ask my MD about the medication you all recommend. :-) Thanks again!
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