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Having Severe Cramping And Diarrhoea. Had Lab Tests And Taking Imodium, Symbicort, Spiriva And Zoplicone. Any Complications?

Posted on Sat, 14 Sep 2013

Question: I have had severe cramping and diarrhea for eight consecutive weeks. Have had lab tests and my doctor told me nothing was detected and to continue taking Imodium. I gave COPD and take Symbicort and Spiriva daily. I also take Zoplicone nightly. Could my prescription drugs be incompatible and causing this prolonged diarrhea?

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Need more information

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.Ratnakar Kini and I am pleased to assist you

There are various causes of chronic diarrhea.
I would like to have some more information before I can give my opinion.

1. Was stool test done?

2. Was colonoscopy done?

If yes, what was the report?

Kindly get back to me with the answers and I would give my opinion.
Regards,
Dr.Ratnakar Kini

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (24 hours later)

Yes a stool test was my doctors lab test request to include a number of parasites. Lab report was "everything is normal". Doctor told me to keep taking Imodium.
The diarrhea and cramping kept getting.
Monday night I didn't take Zopiclone
Tuesday I started to fast and didn't take nightly Zopiclone
Diarrhea and cramping have declined considerably but still exist.

2. A colonoscopy has not been done.

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
These are not the side effects of medications

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for providing the additional information.
The medications you are taking are not responsible for the symptoms you have.

You are having diarrhea called as osmotic diarrhea.
For relief you should avoid sugar, fruit juices, artificial sweeteners and milk products.

Take electrolyte solution like equalyte and pedialyte to prevent dehydration.

I hope that answers your question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr.Ratnakar Kini

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (32 hours later)

Thank you, Dr. Kini I'm feeling so much better having taken your subscribed electrolyte. Do you recommend taking Pro Biotics. I know some people take this daily just for prevention.

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, you can take probiotics

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Nice to hear that you are feeling better.

Yes, you can take probiotics and also zinc supplements for faster relief.
You can take yogurt which contain probiotic substances.

I hope that answers your question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr.Ratnakar Kini

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (38 hours later)

Dr. Kini

I can't thank you enough for helping me through the horrible diarrhea problem I had. I am feeling ever do much better. I'm just amazed at how quickly I recovered.

Thank yoy for what you have XXXXXXX for me.

Sincerely
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Welcome

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Welcome.

And I am happy that you are feeling better now.
Regards,
Dr.Ratnakar Kini

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj