Ibs bam

[Netbet22]

Anyone on here have bile acid malabsorption if so wat medication are yous on and do yous get really bad stomach pains even though on medication as I have bam on colesevelam but still get horrible stomach pain I have ibs aswell and docs are saying it's overlapping eachother watever that is supposed to mean any advice

[Clare-]

I have both and take Questran 2-3 times a day. Buscopan for the cramps when required.

[Netbet22 in reply to Clare-]

Is the Questran for the bam does it work

[Mizzmanicins in reply to Netbet22]

I couldn't take questran as made me sick and swallowing problems. Colesevelam changed my life, I'm on 4 to 7 tablets a day, depending on symptoms. I go for peppermint tea if I get cramps, or mebeverine. Colesevelam can make me constipated though. Am using fybogel regularly to counteract that.

[Edgar77]

After the usual scans I was diagnosed with BAM . I am also celiac with IBSC which is unusual as BAM causes diarrhoea? So I cannot take the usual meds for BAM. They can't give me any explanation for this so I now feel cast aside cos they don't like to admit they don't know what to suggest for me.

[Netbet22 in reply to Edgar77]

I take the colesevelam I take about 3 aday and omprozole but it's the pain that gets me these tablets should b helping, all I really get off docs us just up your tablets the pain is situated mostly upper stomach but goes right into ribs had endoscopy done bout a month ago all they found was bile reflux

[lowraind]

I looked up your medication and found:

Colesevelam side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Colesevelam may cause serious side effects. Stop using colesevelam and call your doctor at once if you have:

--severe constipation;

--severe stomach pain; or

--pancreatitis--severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back, nausea and vomiting.

Common side effects of colesevelam may include:

--constipation;

--nausea; or

--upset stomach.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Serious side effects of colesevelam

Along with its needed effects, colesevelam may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

(more detail):

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking colesevelam:

More common

acid or sour stomach

belching

bloating

constipation

fever

headache

heartburn

indigestion

muscle aches

sore throat

stomach pain or discomfort

unusual tiredness or weakness

[Netbet22 in reply to lowraind]

Don't think it's the medication as been on it nearly 2 years