Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Support Group

Irritable bowel syndrome is a common intestinal disorder that is characterized by bloating, abdominal pain, diarrhea, cramping, and constipation. Typically no abnormalities appear during standard medical testing, and so irritable bowel syndrome is identified by the symptoms. Although irritable bowel syndrome can cause serious discomfort, the intestines are not harmed.

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Lactulose?

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My (new)doctor sent me for a CT and should have the results by Tuesday. In the meantime, he prescribed Lactulose. Has anyone heard of this or taken it? I don't think it's for IBS. IBS is often misdiagnosed and he thinks I may not have it. He said this medication should help me become very regular. Nothing yet.....
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yes I have taken Lactulose before, actually many times, and its for the treatment of Constipation, lactulose is a type of sugar that works in your Colon by drawing water into it and then your stools will become more loose hence you can go to the toilet with less pain. I dont like to taken that often because once you take for long periods of times then your bowel will get immune to it and you wont be able to release your stools without the lactulose, if i was you i would try more natural alternatives like pre-biotics that work by going all the way to the Colon too, also a cleanser like aloe vera colon cleanser so that you can clean the colon and then you will feel much better because when you get constipated your toxins stay in the body especially in the bowel and Colon and the aloe vera colon cleanser can clean up the toxins and then you will feel much beter, hope this helps, take care.xxxxxx
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yes i have heard of that, but it didnt do a thing lol
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lol yes had it for ages its ok
for ibs c makes you soft move you but i have ibs c rally bad so have to have stronger that that babes
only thing with it is it can make you bloated at first will settle babes after a bit
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As crazy as it sounds my vet prescribes Lactulose for my cat, she has a broken back and has a hard time going. The vet said that it is supposed to make you thirster and make you drink more to help with constipation. It works for her.
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I took lactulose and it caused severe cramping and diohrea. It was more trouble than it was worth. It makes you fart non stop too
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