Posted 3/24/2017 6:27 PM (GMT -5)
Hi, I am new here. I've had IBS all types on and off for years. I was in remission for 3 years. Sadly it came back with a vengeance.
I was on meds 12 years ago. They stopped working it may have been Dicyclomine. Pepto and Immodium did nothing. I normally let it runs its course. It's making my life miserable as I now can flare 5-6 days a week. I am currently breastfeeding so I can't just take anything. I have to be careful because the Dicyclomine can constipate my baby. I have not had my normal poop Type five (Bristol stool scale) which is good for me in so long. What I am having is a cross between 4 and 6. I also have similar to a 4 but broken up. My tummy will freak out until everything is gone. I am in there passing tiny lumps of poop. It's horrible.
I am now on Wellbutrin XL 300 and Dicyclomine for my IBS. For the most part, I have a spastic colon. I do lean towards D. Lately things have gotten bad.
I have tenesmus so when I have a flare my poor backside gets so raw it can bleed. I can poop anywhere fro 4-8 times a day during a flare. I have been flaring for 3 days now. I just started the Dicyclomine. At first, I could take as needed. Now it feels like the second it wears off I start pooping
The first or second BM is usually ok. Then comes the ones that are fluffy and ragged or too soft or both or alternating.
I take Metamucil once a day to help firm things up. I also take a probiotic. I also take vitamin D. IDK if its working. I feel like the Dicyclomine may be making things worse. I am due to start my period soon and sometimes I flare before my period. BUt seriously if the pill wears off I shouldn't start pooping my brains out.
I've been on the IBS merry go around for over 20 years. All of the things they recommend I've tried. FOODMAPS, no dairy, diet, exercise, etc, You know what I mean.
I am a runner I am running for charity so skipping runs is not an option. I had to run 8 miles literally up and down the street in front of my home because my stomach is getting pretty bad.
IDK what to do at this point. I'm wondering if I should just ride the flair out and stop the Dicyclomine. Or if I should take it every 8 hours and give it a few more days. I feel bad when I take it. Sometimes I get a stomach ache.
My insurance sucks as does my PCP. I want to call and see if they can change my meds. But the Bentyl is cheap.
It could just be a bad PMS flare. Or it could be the medicine just doesn't work. I'm at my wits end and my poor bum can't take anymore.
Please give me some good advice. I don't know if I should quit the Dicyclomine. When I took it yesterday faithfully I had no flare but I did have a tummy ache on and off. THe day before i was flaring the second it wore off.