After suffering with what was diagnosed at IBS for at least 25 years and taking Mebeverine (Colofac) and Buscopan (Hyoscine butylbromide) with very little relief, I ended up, after a few absences from work, seeing a private GP via my work's occupational health scheme. After being referred to a professor of gastroenterology, I underwent lots of tests and after having a SehCAT scan, was diagnosed as having Bile Acid Malabsorption. I have now been taking Questran (Colestyramine) for 2 months and I'm somewhat disappointed with the results. I am due to return to the doctors soon to see how I'm getting on but as I understand it, if the Questran isn't working out, there's not really much else that can be prescribed.
There is no doubt that the Questran has stopped the frequent diarrhoea but the cramps, bloating and wind actually seem worse with the medication. I'm wondering if this will eventually settle down or whether I am stuck with it.
After finally getting a diagnosis of what is really wrong with me, I'm now wondering if my only choices are to continue to live with [wiki2="Chronic"]chronic[/wiki2] diarrhoea or to continue with the Questran and endure increased cramps, bloating and wind.
If anyone who has been diagnosed with this condition for a longer period of time can offer any advice or comment I'd be very grateful.
