“Is there a cure for IBS?”
I am experiencing symptoms such as mucus in my stool, bloating, cramping, and gas. I have taken Mebendazole, Metronidazole, Tinidazole, and Castor Oil, among others. What can I do to help manage my IBS? Is there a cure?
Male | 22 years old
4 Answers
GastroenterologistIBS
Yes, there are some significant things you can do to improve your symptoms. The presence of mucous is common in patients that are sensitive to gluten. That would be a good first step. If you go gluten-free, I believe many of your symptoms will resolve in 2 or 3 weeks.
Hi, first, you need to be sure that this is IBS and not something else so you need to see a gastroenterologist. IF this is IBS, management: 1. Avoid corn, popcorn, nuts, raisins, seeds, lettuce (the green family) 2. It is usually worse w/ stress-anxiety and an anxiolytic medication may be very helpful. 3. Many patients have a lactose intolerance so a good probiotic that works, should be very helpful.
There is no cure for IBS, but none of the medications that you listed are treatments for IBS, meaning irritable bowel syndrome. I would advise you to make sure that a proper diagnosis is made and that appropriate therapy is given. See a GI physician, and if you have already seen one, then you can seek a second opinion.
Do not take any more meds without consulting your Gastroenterologist. You need a correct diagnosis in order to have the right treatment.
