Ibs

[sandramack27]

I have had ibs for many years but I changed doctors and the new one suggested cholestyramine powders which I take in the morning and the only time I have a problem is if I forget to take it I also take fybogel with it to stop it going the other way

[Nomae]

Hi cholestryamain is ok but does leave you with heartburn and blocked up,

Colesevelam is far better it's a tablet and is far the best for bile acid malabsorption,

[Hidden in reply to Nomae]

Hi,Is there a test for bile malabsorption? And I've been reading up on Colesevlam and it states it can cancel out other medications especially Thyroxinde.

[Nomae in reply to Hidden]

Yes I sachet test envoles taking a tablet then having a scan then the following week another scan, colesevelam you should take this few hours later than your other medication, If you have malabsorption this is the best medication to take, it's easy on the stomach and far better than drinking colestyramine every day, hope this helps

[Hidden]

I have been taking Cholestyramine for some time and have had no problems with it. It has made quite a difference to my life.

[Nomae in reply to Hidden]

I took cholestryamaine for years but find colesevelam easier to take its tablet form and a lot milder on the stomach,

[Hidden]

Cholestymine-thats a new one; have to find out bout that!

yes I know fibogel is for bulking but its got grain in it so I never bin able to have it.

GP said my colon gets so inflamed that fibers can stck in it and cause an infection.

[Nomae]

Try colesevelam it's all you will need far better than choestyramine