Advice Pls on IBS Yrs after Gallbladder Removal

Hi, My first post here, and I'm sorry its such a long winded one.

 

I have Fibromyalgia which I've had for 15 years.  I've had IBS since the begining of then, but in the past it was always constipation primarily that was the problem. 

 

A few years back I developped gallstones and fought not to have an op for over 2 years (ate sod all fat etc. etc.).  Had to give in eventually, and for the first few months after that all was good. 

 

Then my IBS which had seemingly vanished with the gallbladder being removed came back.  Worse than ever, and this time diarrhoea is the problem. 

 

Over the last few years it's got steadily worse, and I'm now virtually tied to the house from the combination of this and the FMS.  It's destroying my life and I'm so tired and stressed and miserable I no longer know what to do with myself.  I'm actually going to the loo anywhere from half a dozen to 2 dozen times a day which is crazy and always imediately after eating - sometimes I don't even make it through a few mouthfuls before I have to dash. 

 

The stomach cramps can be so bad I'm crying with it at times, and although loperamide (prescribed) helps temporarily it is only very temporary and then I get plugged briefly and then straight back to the d problem.  Buscopan (over the counter) was suggested by a friend, and thats helpped the last few days with the cramping which has been a relief, but I need a proper solution and I'm seriously hoping that someone here can suggest some ideas to me to try.

 

Thanks for wading through this lot and looking forward to hearing your suggestions

 

SoStressed

I joined this forum yesterday and after reading many posts, sat down and cried! IAM NOT ALONE! ppI am now convinced I have BS diarrhea. I had my GB removed 10 yrs ago and this started, NO Dr's helped! STRESS, long hrs...any excuse! 3 yrs ago Dx with anal CA. Had chemo and radiation, now no matter what is wrong "it's the radiation" I was hospitalized ten days because I was having bouts of diarrhea 25_30 a day and became dehydrated. NO one came up with a dx. Happened again the


yr..same thing. Both times I was in MD Anderson, so not a local hosp. 3 days ago had clean colonoscopy, I decided that I was NOT going to live like this anymore! 25 the anniversary is in Sept and I am determined to be well enough to travel! My life has been a nightmare!

thank you all very much. Heading to store for Caltrate 600 and Vit D, then to GP to ask for Colestid! I AM TAKING MY LIFE BACK

Linda

Ides - what would you suggest to someone with their GB who has been suggested they have it removed (they have gallstones). Is there any way to dissolve the gallstones and keep the GB, but then eat a diet that wouldn't produce so many gallstones in the future?

I don't have my GB so it's a moot point for me, but this is one ? I always think of when I see topics like this. It's a common opinion among many that a GB isn't important, that you can live without it and suffer no consequences.

I haven't experienced the yellow bile D but I have dumping episodes. I did try the powder that's recommended in that article but it only helped initially. I wonder if the pill form would work for me.