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Amitriptyline helps me with I.b.s.Its worth a try.

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Hello yes in response to RedTeddy I have been on Amitriptyline for three years now and I am sure it helped with my I.b.s.It Just seems to slow things down.It can sometimes cause slight constipation but for me nothing too bad.I would definitely give it a go.It really helped with my anxiety and helps me to sleep if I take two.

I have tried the low fod map diet but apart from identifying that I couldn’t tolerate onions and broccoli it didn’t make much difference.I knew about those two anyway.

So I would recommend taking the amitriptyline.There is nothing to worry about.I used to take fluoxidine but amitriptyline for me are better.Its worth trying them.

Good luck!

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Thank you BlueDevon, that does put my mind at ease. I'm glad they helped you and hopefully if I do end up taking them they will help me too.

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Hi BlueDevon,I hope you are feeling not too bad today.

I have been taking Amitriptyline for about 8 years or more. It seems to help with my IBS, it also helps with my anxiety issues because I am on a depression dose so it helps with my sleeping pattern.

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