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Can IBS Switch Over To Diarrhea?

I am a 55 yo f w/no remarkable hx except some depression. I have taken ssri or nsri for years. currently taking 90 mg Cymbalta. I have never had side effects from those class of drugs. I suffer from chronic constipation and have for over 15 years taken 200 mg Colace hs as well as a colon cleanser which contains some magnesium. over the course of the last 4 days I have developed uncontrollable diarrhea (until that time I had a bm no more than every 5 days with 50 mg senna. I ve had an unremarkable colonoscopy) nothing indicates I have a virus. and I have eaten nothing out of the ordinary for me. I have always eaten very healthy. lots fruits, veg, balance protein and carbs. I dc the Colace and magnesium the day the diarrhea started. could IBS suddenly switch to diarrhea???
Fri, 17 Jul 2015
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Well come to HCM
I really appreciate your concern, because of your functional condition you might be having such symptoms and this is nothing to worry neither could need any treatment, if this is constipation then no need to worry about this, drink more water, have some fiber diet, try to low down the stress, hope this information helps, take care and have a nice day.
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Can IBS Switch Over To Diarrhea?

HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern, because of your functional condition you might be having such symptoms and this is nothing to worry neither could need any treatment, if this is constipation then no need to worry about this, drink more water, have some fiber diet, try to low down the stress, hope this information helps, take care and have a nice day.