Silicol/Colpermin & ibs d

Sometimes I feel so down with this bloody ibs. Thought I’d found a cure!! I started taking Silicol gel and for about 2 weeks I was fine, no problems going out or eating. Hated taking the stuff and it is so ridiculously expensive at rounghly £20 a week. Then as per usual with me the diarrhoea started again. Gave up on the silicol & thougt I’d try Colpermin although I’m not sure if it’s really better for constipation!!! Well I can tell you that it didn’t work for me. It made me feel really unwell and I had really bad cramps with it!! Persevered for a few days but I wasn’t getting any better so gave up on them. I’m not on anything at the mo, it’s only been a couple of days so far but I’m feeling much better. Due back at the doctors this month so I’m going to talk about bile acid malabsorption as I’m convinced I have it!! Sorry For the rant but just had to get that out of my system!! 😂 no pun intended!! Anybody any other recommendations in the meantime? Done all the food diaries etc.

[Maureen1958]

Sounds like it could be BAM, I would definitely push your doctor to get tested for it. Some just give you the medication to see if it works. If it is BAM it's best to follow a low fat diet, I believe Maureen.

[JanetJAM]

The same thing happened to me silicol gel worked well for a time for my diarrhoea but after a couple of months it all started again I have now started buying gluten and wheat free bread, pasta etc and I feel much better hopefully it will last it’s is more expensive but worth a try I think hope you feel better soon x

[Hidden in reply to JanetJAM]

Thanks for your reply. I did the wheat free gluten free bread & pasta last year too. I was totally convinced I’d found what was causing my diarrhoea as I was fine for a good few months but then it all started again!!! I find this seems to be the cycle with me. I think I’ve cracked it but then my body seems to get used to whatever I’ve changed to then it starts all over again!! Very frustrating!! My family are fed up with me saying ‘I know what it is now!’ I suppose at least I get respite for a time!! Good luck to you x