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A member asked:

I have irb. the pain has been constant for a week, neg. cat scan. bentyl (dicyclomine) has not touched, 1 dose. how long before relief?

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Dr. Laurence Badgley answered

Specializes in General Practice

Variable: Late teen female with IBS pain unresponsive to one dose of Bentyl (dicyclomine) might try additional doses and have concern for Joint Hypermobility Syndrome, which is highly associated with IBS. Gastroenterologist and Osteopath might help to diagnose.

Answered 11/2/2014

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