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Re: IBS...
From: Valerie (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 27 Sep 2001 11:33:21 -0500 (CDT)
At Thu, 27 Sep 2001, clare wrote:
>Nod, I've tried that and it makes me sick. I have had these symptoms for about 14 months and Dr. thought I had endometriosis so I had a lap. done and nothing. It just happens that it got worse since becoming pregnant. Thank You for your help!
>Hi Valerie:
>I'm not a Dr. but I've had IBS for many years. Until it has been
>properly diagnosed, the safest product to use would be Metamucil. Please
>read the container before purchasing it - I can't imagine any pregnancy
>restrictions but you never know. Take it as instructed, slowly working
>up to the maximum dosage. Are your symptoms new since your pregnancy?
>Best wishes.
>
>At Wed, 26 Sep 2001, Valerie wrote:
>>
>>This has not yet been confirmed but with all the stuff I read and my
>>symptoms I believe I have IBS. Last night I was in so much pain I
>>didn't know what to do but curl up in a ball and cry. I am 24 weeks
>>pregnant with twins and don't see my Dr. until middle of Oct. just
>>curious if there is anything they can do for this if I call them and let
>>them know about this sooner? I have read many posts in the archives
>>about IBS but none with my question, and is this harmful while pregnant
>>with twins? Thank You for your time!
>
>--
>csheedy
>
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