Management of IBS-C (Nutritional VS Medication)

Nutrition Q&A [Moderated]
1

Hello Jordan,

since you are a physician with good knowledge in nutrition, i would like to know your opinion on the management of IBS-C (if you have any ;)).

Girlfriend got this diagnosis from her primary care physician with a recommendation to follow a low fodmaps diet and a prescription for the drug “Constella” (Canada) which is Linaclotide and branded as Linzess in the US according to wikipedia.

Do you have any experience with this kind of ailment and course of treatment ? And if yes, do you believe this pharmaceutical molecule should be taken long term in conjunction with the dietary intervention or the dietary intervention alone should be sufficient on a long term basis ?

2

I do, but unfortunately I cannot provide any medical advice in this setting due to medicolegal reasons.

Her doctor’s management is appropriate, however.

3

Thank you for the answer. I understand you are tied by the medico-legal situation. Good to know she’s at least on a good path.