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Posted 12/31/2013 3:20 PM (GMT 0)
I dont normally post here but I am feeling I am running out of possible solutions to try. So basically I have both IBS and UC. My UC is in remission as evidenced by a recent colonoscopy with biopsies.

My current symptoms are inconsistent BMs (ranging from mostly loose to formed to diarrhea), mostly yellow but occassionlly brown stools, urgency and significant gas and bloating and adominal gurgling whilst/shortly after eating. I am most bothered by the urgency and gas whilst eating because i can never just sit back and enjoy a meal. I know the gurgling whilst eating is intestinal peristalsis but i shouldn't have such intense urgency and gas when simply eating. Its not normal. I've had these symptoms for about a year now, without any improvement.

If i could make the increased urgency/gas symptom, whilst eating, go away, id be very happy. Has anyone else had these symptoms? What did you do to relieve them? Ive tried fiber, anti-spasmodics, anti-diarrheal, antibiotics, bile sequestrants, antifungels, chinese herbs, antidepressants, exercise, diets etc but no help.

I can gain weight if i eat enough so it looks like I am at least absorbing food and not just crapping it out. Can someone please provide some advice? I feel hopeless.

Does anyone know what the typical reason is for one to have extreme peristalsis, like i do, so much so that you have to use the bathroom immediately after a meal? If some possible causes can be identified, i can at least trial and error with potential solutions to see if they work.

PS: Contrary to my signature, I am not taking any IBD meds as, earlier in the year i under went 6 FMTs which resolved all my inflammation.
Posted 12/31/2013 3:34 PM (GMT 0)
I have somewhat this problem, if I eat a meal, I know I will be in the bathroom for multiple trips that can take an hour or two to subside.

I started a new job this past Fall and sometimes work full days (9 hours, without eating). I read on these forums that long ago doctors used to recommend Sudafed D - Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride - to reduce bowel wall contractions. I take one every day I work and sometimes on the weekend. My gut is quiet for a 12 hour period. On the weekends I do have a lunch occasionally but in doing so I am not immediately sent to the bathroom, but I still don't want to risk eating lunch on my work days.

You could try this medication for a week or two to see if it will help you. I was amazed at well it does work. I no longer have the gut swelling either, I've lost 15 pounds since treating my IBS like symptoms with Sudafed D. Make sure you buy the 12 hour type otherwise you'll be up half the night.
Posted 12/31/2013 8:09 PM (GMT 0)
Have you considered that the Pentasa might be causing these problems? All the problems you list are known side effects of Pentasa.
Posted 1/1/2014 12:49 AM (GMT 0)
Marsky: thats very interesting about Sudafed. Can i just get the ordinary Sudafed or do i need to get "Sudafed D"?

Ides: I am not actually on any medication to treat my IBD, my sig just needs to be updated. A year ago i did a series of Fecal Transplants, after which, all my IBD cleared up. It left me with my current IBS symptoms though. I have tried taking my IBD meds for a while, but my IBS symptoms remain the same.

Do you think it is worth doing a pill camera endoscopy to track how food flows through my system? At this point, i suspect food is rushing too quickly through my digestive track. Just not sure if its the small bowel or large bowel.
Posted 1/1/2014 3:47 PM (GMT 0)
I believe you need the D component. I've read on these forums that people with diarrhea have had relief from any D OTC med, Claritin D, Allegra D, etc.
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