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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rifaximin-any one heard of this for IBS?

JudyL
JudyL
has anyone tried this or has it been perscribed by you dr or GI?

just did the hydrogen breath test and dr wants me on this antibl for 10 days.

there is alot of new research out (i have links) that it's a problem with the SIBO in small bowel that will respond to this antibo..

i sure hope some one can answer this question for me.
dr. O has heard of it and knows the researcher.
thanks in advance. judy
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have samples of this and am kind of scared to take it...i know that's ridiculous, but i'm kind of scared of the meds making me feel nauseated, and since i have a phobia of vomit, then that makes me not want to try the meds. I might when i get my next flare up with ibs....i am supposed to have a small bowel test done. I've already had a colonoscopy done, so this shouldn't be too hard for me...i just need to reschedule it soon. If you find out anything on these meds let me know.
JudyL
JudyL
THANKS KATE.
I have my perscription filled too and it's sitting here next to me.
i had the hydrogen breath test and it was only one point above the normal

since going dairy free for 7 weeks don't have 'd' any more...
why take for low SIBO when i don't have 'd'...
have to call GI today i guess.

also...Dr. O did a post on here about the drug..think it's under 'antibo..
see if you can find it.
JudyL
JudyL
Oral antibiotics as treatment of IB... 4 orrange By JudyL
03/21/07 2:36 pm

here's the link Dr. O put up.
let me kow what you think. going to add you to friends list ok.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hey there,
I was jsut on this and had high hopes.
Dr. O felt it was worth a try although
this is expensive and mine was not
covered by insurance. No problems the
first three days and then into the
fourth day....extreme and constant
diaherra. So, Dr. O advised I stop
the meds.
I'll admit to being disappointed this
did not help resolve the problem.
Anyone else take it and have a
bad reaction?
JudyL
JudyL
I TOOK IT FOR 9 OF THE 10 DAYS.
I DON'T TOLERATE ANTIB AT ALL AND CAN ONLY TAKE 2 NOW OUT OF ALL OF THEM.
DID THE DRUG CASUE THIS???? I DON'T KNOW BUT THIS IS WHAT HAPPEN.

3RD DAY TERRIBLE FIBRO FLARE THAT I NEVER HAD GOTTEN IN 2 YEARS GOING GF OR UNLESS CC.'D OR SOYED OR CASEINED.
THE FIBRO WAS JUST AWFUL..VERY SLEEPY COULDN'T DO ANYTHING.
THE 9 DAY TOILET BOWL FULL OF BLOOD AND BLOODY STOOLS.
I DON'T RECOMMEND IT...JUST MY OPINION.!
argus
argus
I tried it earlier this year, and it didn't work for me, but there were no side effects. It cost over $300, but I had found an insurance plan (Advantra rx from Coventry, Medicare D) that paid for most of it, so I really couldn't complain. You might try it if you don't mind the cost.
deleted_user
deleted_user
SusanB: I would not have given up so easily. If you have SIBO, you likely could feel worse before you feel better. It's called a Hexheimer reaction to the bacteria dying off and giving off toxins. Diarrhea, queasiness, fatigue, brain fog, and even depression are not unlikely during those few days.
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