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How Can Severe Diarrhea In A Rheumatoid Arthritis And Fibromyalgia Person Be Treated?
Severe diarreah but no pain, no loss of appetite and no unexplained weight loss. Have Rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia. Also take a daily synthroid for thyroid disease. Had an injection of biologic rituxin (sp?) about a month ago. I am afraid to eat anything right now.
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
As per your history, it may be irritable bowel syndrome. You can take tab. loperamide, lactobacillus sachets after consultation. You may require colonoscopy for proper diagnosis and treatment, so consult with gastroenterologist. Take care.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shyam B. Kale
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How Can Severe Diarrhea In A Rheumatoid Arthritis And Fibromyalgia Person Be Treated?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As per your history, it may be irritable bowel syndrome. You can take tab. loperamide, lactobacillus sachets after consultation. You may require colonoscopy for proper diagnosis and treatment, so consult with gastroenterologist. Take care. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shyam B. Kale