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How Can IBS Along With Constipation Be Treated?

I have irritable bowel and terrible constipation. I take Linzess for that problem. Now, another provider has me on cymbalta insisting that it will help my pain etc as I m disabled. I now have a war going on as I see that cymbalta s side effect is constipation! I tried the linzess last night and nothing. I m really concerned
Mon, 23 Apr 2018
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Hi,

You may try laxatives such as Isabgol and add probiotics. Take low FOADMS foods. You may try drug such as sertraline.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Varinder Joshi
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How Can IBS Along With Constipation Be Treated?

Hi, You may try laxatives such as Isabgol and add probiotics. Take low FOADMS foods. You may try drug such as sertraline. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Varinder Joshi