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I have been taking amitriptyline since long time currently the dose is 10mg. This treatment started for headache, sleep disorder. now I want to stop this as all symptoms are gone. how to stop 10mg amitriptyline can't take SSRI, SNRI as these doesn't suits me

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U have to meet a psychiatrist, preferably the one who prescribed you with Amitriptyline . ...  Read More

How can we treat IBS? I am suffering from past 3 days do we have any cure for that? Please suggest any medicine or treatment it will be really helpful. Symptoms are like stomach pain, weight loss, diarrhoea and gas.

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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can hel ...  Read More

I have been diagnosed with IBS by my doctor. How can I control my symptoms as I do read that it is a chronic disorder that does not have any complete treatment but just lifestyle and eating habit adjustments and some medications to relieve symptoms.

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Yes Need to consult doctor For further evaluation ...  Read More

I have been suffering from chronic loose motions since last two months.Consulted a gastroenterologist who diagnosed it as IBS-D and advised me to take Rifagut 500, Librax, Pan D and prebiotic to be taken twice a day. I did not get much relief after having these medicines. Got endoscopy and colonoscopy done today which have come out normal..The d

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At 43 gastro and Colonoscopy to rule out malignancy is the right way to go and evidence based. However it would be useful to know if you had random colonic biopsies at the time and their results. IBS ...  Read More

Hi doctor, I am getting treated for provisional ibs since 2 months and did course of antibiotics , prebiotic and ibs tablets. Now I am just taking antacids tablet and probiotic tablets and ibset tablet. Mine symptoms are normal when I am taking tablets but issue comes up when I stop medicine. I have done cbc , crp , esr , ultrasound abdominal a

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Start proper ayurvedic medicine.. To get rid of this problem permanently without any side effects ...  Read More

Sir, Iam Suffering IBS since last 1 year.... What causes this problem.... Is it curable.. Plz suggest me some medicine........

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Depending on symptoms, IBS may recur or symptoms may appear episodically Treatment depend solely on your symptoms, but avoid dairy products like, milk, paneer Increase buttermilk, curd n yakult in you ...  Read More

Hi doctor I have IBS and acidity with some I do potty 3 to 4 times my doctor prescribed me sulfasalazine 500 For IBS

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You mean IBD? ...  Read More

Is ibs curable in homeopathy and how much time it takes to recover quickly tell more about the cure?

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Yes ibs is curable through Homeopathy. Time depends upon duration of problem and previous history... It can take upto 2/3 months with regular follow ups to completely cure ...  Read More

I am a 60 year old man, retired. I have been diagnosed with IBS since 2 months. But the treatment is not helping. I have tried some home remedies too. Is there any treatment of IBS in homeopathy? Can this problem be cured or do I have to stay with it? Will this keep on increasing?

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Yes it is curable, but not every homoepathic Doctor has the skill to complete the treatment completely and permanently . So a doctor who has managed such cases efficiently can only permanently cure yo ...  Read More

So my symptoms are a lot of flatulence, stools are normal but yellowish mostly. Unable to gain weight as well as when i eat spicy my stools become soft. Is this ibs? I heard ibs causes either constipation or diarrhoea or mixed. But my stool is normal, why so much flatulence? Should I take any medication? Please guide me doctors. The smelly farts

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avoid oily and spicy food ...  Read More

"I am a 23-year-old woman weighing 36 kg. I ingested 50 mg of amitriptyline all at once on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at 1 pm. It has been more than 48 hours since the ingestion, and I haven't experienced any severe symptoms. After taking the medication, I slept for almost around 24 hours. I also have IBS, and I'm concerned about any potential long-

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Please get checked out at a nearby hospital or by a doctor. If your clinical condition is stable, you do not need to be concerned. If there are any issues, the clinician will recommend further treatme ...  Read More

I am suffering from IBS since a couple of years and now doc has put me on nortriptyline 10 mg. There is relief in symptoms but I am low on energy and mood. Is it normal ? Will I ever be okay ?

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That tab is not the treatment for IBS. You are low energy and mood. ...  Read More

Does Allopathy have any permanent treatment of IBS. I have tried all kind of treatment still I have discomfort in rectum in lower left abdomen. I am living a life on Ayurvedic principles. All my tests are normal. I think it's visceral hypersensitivity. Please Don't say about lifestyle modification because I have tried everything. What's experts opi

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Need few more details Kindly consult ...  Read More

My whole family Lineage is suffering from IBS. I am planning to have a baby. Shall I adopt a baby because IBS may be pass to child if have normal birth. Any treatment for hereditary IBS?

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Need few more details Kindly consult ...  Read More

What are the withdrawal symptoms of amitriptyline? I am feeling chest and back pain at night. leg pain as well my regular dose is 10mg I took 5mg how to stop this medicine? it was given for sleep disorder and ibs d

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Take proper consultation from psychiatrist ...  Read More

I have been taking amitriptyline since long time 6yrs. I am addicted to this medicine and not able to stop this. my Dr told me that it is not habit forming medicine. how to stop this.?

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Amitriptyline is prescribed for many indications. Of course, it's non-addicting but it may cause discontinuation syndrome shortly after it is stopped. ...  Read More

Can I take amitriptyline 10mg early in the evening at around 7pm. currently i am taking after dinner at 9.30. i feel drowsy in the morning and not able to wake up early. i have been taking this since long time but now a days feel drowsy. initial days of treatment was fine when i started this in 2017. why after so many years i am facing side effect

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Hello, You can take it early as well. ...  Read More

Is erectile dysfunction side effect of amitriptyline 10mg. I have been taking since last 5yrs. initially i had no issues with this medicine when I started in 2017.

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Consult for proper knowledge. ...  Read More

Can ibs be totally cured by homeopathy? I have tried allopathy for many years but it became recurrent.

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Yes. Different factors may cause IBS in different people. Functional gastrointestinal (GI) disorders such as IBS are problems with brain-gut interaction—how your brain and gut work together. We target ...  Read More

Hello Dr I have been on Amitriptyline 25mg once daily since October 202 untill now. My concern is does Amitriptyline causes diabetes . Your kind reply is awaited

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.  ...  Read More

Hello Dr, I am on Amitriptyline antidepressant for the past 2 years and had put on weight. I want loose weight now, is it possible to loose weight on Amitriptyline if I follow Calorie deficit and intermittent fasting with excercise. I have read somewhere that no matter what you do, you cannot loose weight on antidepressants which is demotivating

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Off course you can start balanced diet and exercise that will be helpful in reducing the weight. Discussion is needed ...  Read More

Hello Sir/Madam, is there homeopathy treatment available on IBS and Constipation? What are the recommended medicines?

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There is no cure for IBS only care ...  Read More

Dear doctors, I need guidance regarding my persistent IBS. Despite trying various treatments, no relief has been found. I've adjusted my diet, lifestyle, and tried different medications, but symptoms continue to impact my life. Now, I'm open to alternative treatments like Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT). Research suggests FMT may help IBS

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Please consult with a local gastroenterologist preferably ...  Read More

Hi doctor, It has been more than year since i am having sudden motion, multiple time a day... had few episode of blood ( just one pintch or drop max). Lost weight around 5 6kg last year but then gained around around 11kg this year suddenly... I am illness anxities paitent also under treatment of this since 3 years. I had just visited general surg

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Could be, but blood in stool is rare finding in ibs. Kindly consult for further management ...  Read More

Does taking amitriptyline hydrochloride can cause any nerve damage for taking 10 days continuously for the doctor prescribed for 20 days in the nerve system in the brain please kindly tell me ,the doctor has done eeg and said nothing all of them are stable .but the missing in the information is killing me from the inside.will it cause any damage t

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It does not cause any nerve damage it is a safe antidepressant medication! Which you have to continue ...  Read More

I am suffering from irritable bowel syndrome from some time. Please let me know is there any treatment for this

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There is no cure only care ...  Read More

I was taking LIBOTRYP DS and amitriptyline 25mg. DOCTOR reduced to libotryp DS only. since last couple of days I am feeling muscle pain specially in legs. is this a withdrawal symptoms of amitriptyline?

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What was the diagnosis? ...  Read More

I am taking LIBOTRYP DS and 25mg amitriptyline after dinner daily for IBS-D but these medicines are culprit of my restlessness leg syndrome if I don't take these medicines than I don't I have any issue with legs at night any advice or any alternative medicine?

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Hello. Need to be properly evaluated. Kindly consult ...  Read More

I am taking pregabalin 75 and amitriptyline 10mg since 1.5 years daily cuz of nerve pain,is it ok to take these medicines long term when i try to stop these medicines pain comes back again and find difficult to sleep like insomania

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I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can hel ...  Read More

Hi, IBS cause more urination? I am facing more and frequent urination with stomach burning sensation. I have stomach related problems like bloating and frequent tiredness. Kindly help me to come out of IBS problem and clarify me whether this can cause frequent urination? Regards, Ramya

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No ibs dont cause frequent urination. Get a usg done and urine routine microscopy done ...  Read More

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