Zelnorm? - Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Message Board

rush-rulz · 08-02-2003, 07:33 PM

Hi. I've had IBS for years and haven't been posting on this board; I've gotten used to it now.

I have gas, constipation (very occasionally diarrhea or loose), mucus occasionally, pain various places... I take fiber, that's it. I haven't been keeping up with the latest in IBS treatment, but I just saw an ad for Zelnorm and got excited. Does this stuff work?

river · 08-03-2003, 09:36 AM

oh boy! I just saw a commercial for it too! If you do find yourself trying it, please relay the results

valentinearabella · 08-07-2003, 12:01 PM

My doctor put me on Zelnorm and I would have to say that it has helped a lot. I don't get really bad stomach aches anymore. You have to take it on an empty stomach in the morning and at night. But sometimes it makes me have diarrhea, but that is probably because I don't really follow the directions and take it whenever I want and I only take it once a day and I don't take it everyday. It has helped. I have been able to go to the bathroom without using it, but it's easier when I take Zelnorm. I hope I have helped!

courtneyclv · 08-13-2003, 11:40 PM

I think I also have IBS and do have constipation. I went to the doc today and he gave me Zelnorm. I have taken it two times and am already going to the bathroom. It is diarhea (cant spell) but at least my constipation is ending.

Janik · 08-14-2003, 07:58 AM

I was on Zelnorm for 1 1/2 months and have been fine ever since (still a bit constipated when I don't eat my veggies).