IBS - D? anyone tried Silicol Gel (Colloidal Silicic Acid)?

[clover1122]

Just wondering if anyone has tried this for IBS D? I just bought it as it was right next to the ammonium and caught my eye!

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Hi yes I’ve used silicol gel. I thought I’d found the perfect remedy. It worked for a few weeks then it’s like my body got used to it & then the D started again!! Tbh I found it very expensive but thought it was worth a go. I’ve read on this forum that enterosogel is good. I bought this by I couldn’t keep it down at the time I took it due to a swallowing problem I have. It seemed to be very similar consistency to silicol. Good luck. Let us know how you get on with it!!

[Harley1020]

Hello, I have tried the silicol gel which was wonderful for 4 weeks and then for some reason it wore off and I was back to my usual IBS-d. Tried lots of other medication on the market but the only thing that worked for me, after suffering for 2 years and having every test, colonoscopy etc, was the anti-depressant, Amitriptyline 10mgs - prescribed for anxiety in my stomach and not depression. Good luck on finding something that works for you.

[clover1122 in reply to Harley1020]

did the Amitriptyline make you very drowsy and spaced out at first?

[sweetsusie]

Have your doctor prescribe any of these 3 meds for you: Welchol, Colestipol, and/or Questran. These are wonder drugs to stop diarrhea in its tracks. I don't know about your other symptoms, but I had chronic diarrhea for years and years and I now take 6 tablets of Colestipol per day....I now have my life back!

[clover1122]

Thanks for your replies