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Posted 9/18/2013 1:09 AM (GMT 0)
I had my gallbladder removed about a month ago because it was only partially functioning and I was having terrible attacks/abdomen pain. Since that, I have had almost daily/diarrhea attacks. My gastro doctor put me on cholestyramine, 1/2 packet two times a day or 1 packet two times a day. I am at the one packet two times a day. I still get the "D". I have lost 40 lbs throughout all this - which I can stand to lose - but I am often afraid to leave the house and barely eat anything at work in order to avoid an attack. I have started taking the Caltrate 600 that was suggested along with the cholestyramine. Is it ok to use them together or do they cancel each other out? I need help!!
Posted 9/18/2013 3:52 PM (GMT 0)
You might want to try to some dietary changes - eliminate foods that can irritate your gut for sevearl days like coffee, alcohol, dairy, fatty/fried foods and see if it helps. Stick to plain, easy to digest food like chicken, rice, bananas, applesauce, plain toast, etc.

I don't know about the caltrate and cholestyramine canceling one another out.
Posted 9/18/2013 10:03 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, I've already made those changes. Besides the BRAT diet, I've also been gluten-free. This has been very hard...
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