IBS d relief

[marco2719]

I suffered with IBS d for years. I tried all the usual meds., no success. My doctor gave me Nortriptyline. I just take the smallest dose of 10 mg each night and now at last I am pain and diarrhoea free. Hope this will help someone.

[jMadsen0]

I have the same thing IBS-D I have tried to talk to my Doctor about it. For many years due to I take a lot of medicine for my depression and anxiety,PTSD and bipolar and all of the other things I have been diagnosed I have she doesn't want to put me on many more medicine. I think if they could help me get this under control I would not have so anxiety about leaving my house. I won't be afraid of leaving my house everyday. What should I do too get them to understand I need medicine for my problem. Help me please.

[marco2719 in reply to jMadsen0]

I'm so sorry that you have to take so much medicine. Could you try changing to Nortriptyline instead of other antidepressants? If this helped you with your IBS d problem you might feel a lot better and not need the stronger tablets. Talk again to your doctor. Don't give up. There must be something that can help you. Good luck, I hope you feel better soon.

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Hi yes I was on Amitrytilyne; you get a good nights sleep and 10 mg is just enough

Blessings

[marco2719 in reply to Hidden]

My friend is on Amitriptyline and she has also had relief from her IBS. I'm not sure of the difference between Amitriptyline and Nortriptyline but I think they both have some sort of ingredient that helps with IBS d. Anyway it's always worth trying to see if they help.

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Have you tried changing your diet rather than taking medication

[marco2719]

Yes. I have tried all the diets, plus cutting out all the foods that cause intolerance. Nothing helped me until at last my doctor said try Nortriptyline. For me it was like a miracle. I feel great and can go out without worrying where the next toilet is.