I have been on Nortriptaline for 2 years to control my IBS. I have tried periodically going off of it and it has resulted in lots of "flare-ups" so I stayed on it. However, now I may be pregnant (1 week or so along) and I have stopped taking it at my doctor's advice. Now 5 days off of it, the IBS is coming back! Has anyone out there successfully treated their IBS while pregnant or know of any good methods? It is really painful for me and I would love any advice you have. Thanks everyone!
2007-10-22 16:43:42 · 3 answers · asked by Rebecca C 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
YOU MAY ??? BE A CELIAC............THATS WHERE ANY AMOUNT OF GLUTEN YOU EAT CAUSES BOWEL PROBLEMS. IT IS IN COUNTLESS FOODS.........ESPECIALLY PREPARED FOODS.
READ ABOUT CELIAC ALSO SPRUE AND GLUTEN.
IT TAKES DOCTORS A LONG TIME TO FIGURE IT OUT AT TIMES.
I HOPE THIS ISN'T WHAT YOU HAVE, BUT YOU WOULD BE WISE TO READ ABOUT IT JUST IN CASE. BEST WISHES. I KNOW IT IS HARD FOR YOU!
2007-10-22 17:01:44 · answer #1 · answered by 4263 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you talked to an OB/GYN? I am fairly certain that there is a medication that is safe to take. Get a blood test and find out for sure if you are pregnant or not, and if you are get in touch with an OB/GYN ASAP.
2007-10-22 16:48:50 · answer #2 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am sure your doctor can help you find a safe medication to take while you are pregnant.
2007-10-22 17:04:20 · answer #3 · answered by busemomme 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋