does anyone know anything or any medication to ease the pain of IBS.?

Answer 1

i used buscapan, but it took 3 days for pain to go, hope you soon get rid of pain

Answer 2

No, not really! I have been all through that and could never find
any medication that would ease that pain and discomfort. It did affect my life dramatically.
Finally my intestine's got infected and burst. After surgery and recovery I finally got over it. It was like day and night. Make sure to keep up on your colonostipy (sp) and any infection that may come along.
I know you feel alone in this situation but there really are a lot of people who are just like you. This is a real diease and should be treated as such.

I am so sorry you have this afflection - it is not comfortable -
Take care and do the best you can !!!!!!

Answer 3

Hi.
I suffer from IBS. Most doctors tell you that you need more fibre, but for me that just made things worse. Many people will also tell you that you need medication. I managed to control my IBS by diet and supplementation and have now managed to keep it under control for 6 years!! No more cramps, no more bloating no more pain in fact I really don't feel as if I have it any more.

I used florafibre and aloe juice and a healthy nutritional breakfast smoothie from a1diet.net.

Answer 4

Unfortunately, many people suffer from IBS for a long time before seeking medical treatment. Up to 70 percent of people suffering from IBS are not receiving medical care for their symptoms. No cure has been found for IBS, but many options are available to treat the symptoms. Your doctor will give you the best treatments available for your particular symptoms and encourage you to manage stress and make changes to your diet.

Medications are an important part of relieving symptoms. Your doctor may suggest fiber supplements or laxatives for constipation or medicines to decrease diarrhea, such as Lomotil or loperamide (Imodium). An antispasmodic is commonly prescribed, which helps to control colon muscle spasms and reduce abdominal pain. Antidepressants may relieve some symptoms. However, both antispasmodics and antidepressants can worsen constipation, so some doctors will also prescribe medications that relax muscles in the bladder and intestines, such as Donnapine and Librax. These medications contain a mild sedative, which can be habit forming, so they need to be used under the guidance of a physician. Medications available specifically to treat IBS are

Alosetron hydrochloride (Lotronex), which has been reapproved with significant restrictions by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for women with severe IBS who have not responded to conventional therapy and whose primary symptom is diarrhea. However, even in these patients, Lotronex should be used with great caution because it can have serious side effects such as severe constipation or decreased blood flow to the colon.


Tegaserod maleate (Zelnorm), which has been approved by the FDA for the short-term treatment of women with IBS whose primary symptom is constipation. Zelnorm is prescribed for a standard 4 to 6 weeks. If a person feels better and experiences a decrease in symptoms, the doctor may prescribe Zelnorm for an additional 4 to 6 weeks.
With any medication, even over-the-counter medications such as laxatives and fiber supplements, it is important to follow your doctor’s instructions. Some people report a worsening in abdominal bloating and gas from increased fiber intake, and laxatives can be habit forming if they are used too frequently.

Medications affect people differently, and no one medication or combination of medications will work for everyone with IBS. You will need to work with your doctor to find the best combination of medicine, diet, counseling, and support to control your symptoms.

Answer 5

Buscopan (hyoscine), Colpermin (peppermint oil), Colofac (mebeverine), Fybogel mebeverine (a bulking agent+antispasmodic) are some of the main ones. It depends how serious it is but the best person to diagnose that properly is your doctor! If it's not too bad at the minute peppermint oil is a gentle way to go but if you've had it for a while you should ask your doctor to make sure it's not worsening, they can recommend the best choice for you.

Answer 6

Get your roughage. Plenty of dietary fibre is a must with IBS, so include lots of fruits, veggies, nuts, and whole grains in your diet. Supplements might include psyllium (Metamucil), Citrucel, or the Ayurvedic herbal mixture Triphala. And remember to drink plenty of water.

Also add a probiotic supplement to your diet. E.g Lactobacillus GG.

Answer 7

You can actually sort it out a lot better with detoxing, if you have Sky TV watch "The Spa" on UKTV Style.

Answer 8

I drink a strong cup of Chamomile Tea.

Answer 9

ask your pharmacist about Colofac tablets or Kolanticon gel

Answer 10

Might be worth going to see your doctor if you have it to bad, this link may help.

http://www.ibs-relief.co.uk/about_ibs.asp