Suggest Ways To Manage Depression And IBS When On Metformin
Measures to improve depression and IBS. Reduce Metformin and observe
Detailed Answer:
Good day,
Noted your concerns and really sorry to hear about it. I can imagine how miserable it is.
I did notice that, you have had bowel issues even in 2013, even before your trip to Hawai. So you must have had a pre existing condition which might have got worsened by Hawai trip. I doubt if the polyps had any role in these symptoms at all !!!. However, sice they were precancerous, you need follow up scans.
You could stop Metformin for 2 weeks and see if there is any change in your bowel habits. Yes, sugars might go up a bit and we may need to modify Glyburide dose or may need to add insulin. But if the symptoms are due to Metformin, you will feel the difference in a week to 10 days.
Diabetic diarrhea is another thing to consider. You may have to discuss with your gastroenterologist about it.
Try adding Yougurt with live cultures twice a day to your diet. Continue other probiotics. You may also try with pills like Amitryptylline at night.. This will tackle depression as well as IBS ( if any). But you need prescripion from your PCP or endocrinologist.
Avoid alcohol and smoking. Drink clean water. Eat fresh fruits.
Regards
Binu