have suffered chronic diarrhea for 22yrs! Daily doses of immodium have increased these last few months; from 1-2 pills each morning to now 6 or more per day! While specific foods typically compound my issue, high fiber is typically the devil; as of late it just doesnt seem to matter what I do or don't eat. Awoken in the middle of the night with double over abdominal pain an severe explosive diarrh...
have been taking 4 times and all it does is increased bloating and abdominal pain, haven't taking for 2 days and these symptoms haven't changed.
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LivingLife2009 | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/16/2009
Condition: Irritable Colon
Overall rating 4.0
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I was finally diagnoised with IBM as of last week, after having severe stomach pains for 6 mths, the only thing I dont like about it is that I have trouble sleeping but at the same time Im dopey. I would recommend this to a friend.
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mamjoy | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/22/2009
Condition: Irritable Colon
Overall rating 5.0
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I've only been taking it a week now and have noticed a remarkable difference than I did while taking Libirax and it's so much cheaper! My cramps & diaherra have subsided but I've had to increase water intake and up fiber in diet to prevent constipation. I like it so far
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Anonymous | 13-18 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
5/10/2009
Condition: Irritable Colon
Overall rating 4.0
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I have IBS, it is so bad I had to drop out of highschool and get my G.E.D. I started taking this med about a year ago and it helps! It doesn't stop the pain completely, but it is just enough to help me keep going! I would highly recomend this med because it helped my I.B.S. and the only side affect I had is slight constipation.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
4/13/2009
Condition: Irritable Colon
Overall rating 4.3
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this keeps me from doubling over with severe stomach pains.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
4/7/2009
Condition: Irritable Colon
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been taken this medication for over a year and it is the best thing that helps be with the cramping and nausea I experience from IBS. It also help with the frequency I go to the restroom. So glad I have a doctor who listened to me about this painful condition. I still have episodes but they are not as often.
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jaks | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/1/2009
Condition: Irritable Colon
Overall rating 4.3
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Within a few hours of taking this medication my cramping subsided and my pain began to ease a little bit.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/30/2009
Condition: Irritable Colon
Overall rating 5.0
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I've had IBS for over 25 years. My doctor prescribed this medication for me 2 weeks ago and it has been a miracle. I do not cramp & have to rush to the restroom after I eat anymore. What else can I say?
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[email protected] | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/15/2009
Condition: Irritable Colon
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SEVERE CHEST PAIN ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE JUST BELOW MY LUNGS OR RIB CAGE, DR. TOLD ME THIS IS RESULT OF COLON PAIN, IN AM UNINSURED SO I CANNOT GET THE TESTING I NEED TO FIND OUT WHY THIS IS CAUSING ME PAIN, I AM 45 AND NEVER EXPIERINCED THIS KIND OF PAIN IN MY LIKE, ALSO AM UNABLE TO KEEP SOLID FOOD DOWN 5 MINUTES AFTER EATING, THIS HAS BEEN FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. ALSO DIAGNOSED WITH GALL BLADDER PAIN AND ACID REFLUX, COMBINED THIS IS A VERY UNCOMFORTABLE TIME, ALSO HAVE LOST 35-45 POUNDS IN THE LAST FOUR(4) MONTHS, AND HAVE SLIGHT HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE WHICH I HAVE NEVER HAD IN MY LIFE, BEST OF LUCK TO OTHERS WITH THIS MEDICATION.Read More Read Less
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chaoslady04 | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/8/2009
Condition: Irritable Colon
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I suffer from krohn's disease and My doctor prescribed this drug for me. So far it has only helped with the bleeding in my colon. The cramps have gotton worse and I am too scared to drive due to extreme dizziness.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
3/7/2009
Condition: Irritable Colon
Overall rating 3.3
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[email protected] | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/21/2009
Condition: Irritable Colon
Overall rating 4.0
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I have ibs and had severe cramps from my colon.It stopped the cramping and actually helped with the pain from my stomach ucler
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storeyjudy | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/16/2009
Condition: Irritable Colon
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I still have craming in my lower stomach and my right side hurts and I still have the runs.
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[email protected] | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/14/2009
Condition: Irritable Colon
Overall rating 1.3
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This makes me sleep!
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | Patient
1/9/2009
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.0
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The pills made my stomach pains worse. I was on it for about two months before my doctor finally took me off.
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laddie | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/29/2008
Condition: Irritable Colon
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Calms down the digestive system, but makes me feel lethargic and I am directed to take it when I have pain
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Lori Squares | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/29/2008
Condition: Irritable Colon
Overall rating 5.0
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I was going to the bathroom 5 to 7 times a day. I took a pill a day for three days and it has worked wonders. I am now going to the bathroom once to twice in the morning and that is it. It seems to stay in your system as I have not taken a pill in 3 days. So far so good.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
11/19/2008
Condition: Other
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I have been taking this drug for some time now, it has worked wonders for me. Take it four times a day like clock work.
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feeling better | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/14/2008
Condition: Irritable Colon
Overall rating 5.0
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My doc. had me take this for my stomach craps and it really has helped. I don't take it everyday, just when I need to (like during finals week). I do feel a little fuzzy and my mouth does get dry, but that is about it. Also don't drink while taking this drug, I did it my accident and I felt really sick after half a beer.
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mmussetter | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/31/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.0
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My doc prescribed this medication to aid in weight loss - has anyone ever heard of that?
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palko | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/24/2008
Condition: Irritable Colon
Overall rating 4.3
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I've been on this for 2 days and noticed that the gurgling has slowed down as well as the heartburn has slowed down. However, I'm beginning to notice whole body itch. I'll have to monitor carefully.
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