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I tried a new medication (for another condition) and it did not agree with my bowel and j-pouch at all. I had diarrhoea and although that’s settled down I now have crampy pain and difficulty emptying. Annoyingly this starts about midnight and has kept me awake for a few nights.

It’s not pouchitis, just general “upset” I think.

I’m eating small meals, less than normal, low residue and gentle foods. I am also taking Buscopan very sparingly. (I’ve been told it could cause motility problems in my case so I have to be careful.) It seems to be helping a little, along with a heat pack.

Any other suggestions?

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I’ve spoken to two doctors and a nurse, and it is known that it is a medication side effect. (The medication I tried causes GI upset in everyone who takes it, colon or no colon.)

They and I are 100% sure it isn’t pouchitis or anything else specific to the pouch.

It’s just a very unhappy bowel, as anyone’s bowel would be after gastro etc. :-(

I think low residue is helping. The doctors and nurse say to “wait it out”, but I just thought folks here might have some insider tips.

I didn’t need any Buscopan today so maybe I have turned the corner. It has been a very tiring fortnight!

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