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Posted 1/28/2011 2:16 PM (GMT 0)
Does anyone else get this diagnosis? My dr thinks I'm dealing with both so has put me on Metoclop as well for pain and nausia.I have no idea I just know I'm uncomfortable much of the time despite meds and diet changes...has anyone else heard this from there dr's and how are you being treated?
Posted 1/28/2011 2:29 PM (GMT 0)
yes, I was told them same. Infact I was told many people with UC also have IBS (assumingly because the UC causes stress which itself leads to IBS). Immodium, Buscopan, Lomotil, diet alterations, exercise, yoga, meditation etc. all can help.
Posted 1/28/2011 2:34 PM (GMT 0)
My doctor told me that if you have UC then your colon is very irritated so you will have IBS symptoms as it will hurt when some food goes through you and you can adjust your diet to minimize the discomfort just like someone who has IBS. If you think about it your colon has big ulcers in them for sure if you have pan colitis like me, so you have the cramps and such. I find as my UC gets better my IBS get better also.
Posted 1/28/2011 3:28 PM (GMT 0)
I have both. What helps me the most is an anti-spasmodic called Bentyl. I take 20mgs sometimes up to 3 times a day depending on how bad I am cramping. Since I started on Prilosec for acid reflux/gastritis I no longer get nauseous.

I found out that I had IBS after having a clear scope but yet I was still having issues. Diet plays a role but foods recommended for IBS and foods recommended for Uc clash. IBS = high fiber; Uc= low fiber I have yet to find a diet that can help both.
Posted 1/28/2011 4:11 PM (GMT 0)
I had both and my GI believes the most UCers have both.

Sue
Posted 1/28/2011 5:36 PM (GMT 0)
Same info from my GI ..I have both as well.
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Posted 1/28/2011 6:30 PM (GMT 0)
Yes. I had IBS for 10 years before getting my first case of colon inflammation. I have since changed my diet, and I don't get IBS symptoms anymore. My colitis is also in remission due to fecal transplantation, probiotics, and diet.
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