IBS and steroids

[Tayzee]

Anyone got bloating and worsening of IBS since taking pred?

[Rache]

Yes, very much so! Can’t advise as haven’t found a solution myself unfortunately. Some people find enteric coated pred are better tolerated so may be worth trying if you haven’t already. They seemed to improve my symptoms for some time but I’m now back on uncoated to see if they’re any better

[PMRpro Ambassador]

It could be due to one of the fillers in the tablets but are you on any other medications you started about the same time as the pred? Like omeprazole or calcium supplements for example?

[SheffieldJane]

I have definitely developed an intolerance for lovely carbs and pay the price ( bloating, wind, pain, upset bowels) when I succumb. A low carb diet with lovely chopped salads with lean chicken or fish eradicates these symptoms almost entirely.

[Lizwillis in reply to SheffieldJane]

Thank you SheffieldJane, that is really interesting. I am so fed up with my digestive system being so annoying. I have diverticulitis to deal with too so have been eating more high fibre foods which helps but have been really not good at cutting down/ out on sugary things after my evening meals. ( also got steroid induced diabetes now too, so this is really not helpful!) you obviously now seem to have cracked the issue so well, so I will be encouraged by what you have discovered will and does help. Thank you again!

[SheffieldJane in reply to Lizwillis]

No, not cracked it, there will be hot cross buns. 😊

[Lizwillis in reply to SheffieldJane]

Oh! I was going to look to you as a shining example! Nevertheless enjoy your hot cross buns! 😆

[Rache in reply to SheffieldJane]

Thanks Jane for reminding me about what we should be doing. I agree ‘chopped’ salad is easier to digest. I believe the pred is playing havoc with my whole digestive system but careful eating does help.

[whitefishbay]

I read somewhere to eat rice krispies for breakfast. This does not make the IBS flare up. It worked for me first thing (at work with no loos in the building ). Good luck.