Irritable Bowel Syndrome Questions (Page 9)

How hard it us to get financial assistance for Zelnorm?

My insurance won't cover Zelnorm and it's over $400 for 30 day supply. I can't afford it and cried because this was a miracle drug for me!

Can nortriptyline cause IBS-D to be worse until your body adjusts?

I have horrible IBS-D and anxiety. I started nortriptyline 3 days ago and I have had some side effects such as: headache, nausea, numbness, chills, and the main one being worse diarrhea. Will the diarrhea improve as my body adjusts or is this a side effect that I should stop taking it? I called the... read more

Will imodium help with my IBS-D urgency?

Trying to get off Lexapro?

I have been on 5 mg of Lexapro for about 4 years for anxiety and to help with IBS. I do not want to be on this anymore as I have learned how to cope with the anxiety and honestly don’t think it ever did anything for the IBS. I cut it in half for a few days then just stopped taking it. At... read more

Dicyclomine - Does this raise blood pressure?

Can I take acitretin, sulfasalazine and ibuprofen together?

I am taking one 25 mg Acitretin 1 x day for psoriasis; 500 mg sulfasalazine 3 x day for IBS and having significant back pain from arthritis. I would like to take 2 200 mg ibuprofen 2 x day for arthritis pain in back. Can I safely add ibuprofen?

What is the best anxiety, nerves, and stress treatment for a 15 year old boy?

He has been treated for IBS for a year and had several test with no results, every thing is normal.. Finally figured out it is school, he's fine until he has to school. He's a straight A student and plays soccer for 2 teams. Need something for nerves that doesn't interfere with... read more