Cholestyramine for IBS-D
Hey IrritableBowelSyndrome.net Community - A community member from our Facebook group posted this question in our visitor's area, and I was wondering if anyone had any input:
"Has anyone tried Cholestyramine for IBS-D? My doctor prescribed it for me yesterday. It is a powder that you have to mix in juice or water."
Thanks, all!
Chris, IrritableBowelSyndrome.net Team
Yea, I have been using it since This fall and it has worked wonderfully! Look up information about bile malabsorption to learn more about how it works. I started going to Mayo this fall and have learned so much! The trick with this medicine has been to regulate correctly so it doesn’t become IBS-C instead!
Mayo suggested I use 1/2 the powder each day. When I used the full amount daily I become constipated. I mix mine with applesauce daily and it taste fine. I prefer that over mixing it in a drink!
I had my gall bladder out 15 years ago and have dealt with IBS-D. Mayo stated that for some people removal of gall bladder can cause this issue!
If I stop using the powder for one or two days I go right back to daily diarrhea!
I can’t believe it took me 15 years to learn this! Finally going to Mayo in MN has really helped identify many of my gastrointestinal issues!
Mary
Thank you so much for sharing your story and personal experience with us. So glad to hear you've been able to find some relief. Love your Jeep picture! Here's to many adventures and continued relief ahead. Best, Kelly, Irritablebowelsyndrome.net Team Member
