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After April 13, Kaiser will no longer be my healthcare provider - THANK GOD. I've come to hate Kaiser and all of their doctors because of the poor care provided. I approached by GI doctor looking for help with IBS and this was his prescribed treatment regimen for all patients with IBS. I went for it since I don't have much to lose. 1. Xifaxan (Rifaximin antibiotic for 2 weeks) Idea is to clear out some bacteria from the gut that may not aide in digestion It did nothing whatsoever so we didn't repeat another course No side effects 2. Elav il ( Amitriptyline antidepressant for 1 week, then increased dose if initial dose does not work) Idea is to help the brain-gut dysfunction. Antidepressants reduce the uptake of neurotransmitters, which can reduce muscle spasms in the intestines This did have some effect on my gut. The feeling was a bit strange. I was still getting bloated and still had loose stool everyday, but it didn't feel as bad. It was as if my body...