Gabapentin & IBS

[Montykat]

Does anyone take this and has it affected ur ibs? I have gone through the relief of a more settled period thanks to amitryptaline but iv recently been started on gabapentin for back pain and just this last week my belly has been really up and down with a return of diarrhoea. Not sure if its just an episode or if it may be the gabapentin. Any thoughts?xx

[binky10]

I have just been put on gabap entin for sciatica. I have also had diahorrea so I have stopped taking it. But I am also thinking that the nerves in my back might be affecting my bowel. As usual I don't know what to think!

[Montykat in reply to binky10]

Thanks for replying. I feel really rubbish this morning had to sleep sitting up i felt like my belly was burning and i havnt been off the toilet. Im stopping taking it too im just hoping if i stop things will settle down again 😞