I'm still working out what foods to avoid, I'm off to the doctors at some point next week if i can get an appointment but is there anything i can get over the counter to stop the spasms once they start?
they can be really painful at times and most days im nearly doubled over in pain with it so i need something strong! but something that also wont mess with the mini pill if you have any ideas.
thanks in advance!
2007-09-06 04:52:26 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
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2007-09-06 05:06:24 · answer #1 · answered by fairly smart 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Taking many pain killers, especially those containing opiates or codiene will risk making both your irritable bowel and its abdominal pain symptoms worse.
50% of IBS patients improve on a high fibre diet, unfortunately 50% get worse, but it is worth trying. The classical prescription drug used is Colpermin, this is high dose peppermint oil concentrate. I would have to be honest and say in 30 years I have never seen it work well!
Antispasmodics definitely help the spasms, but don't improve the bowel habit. If you want to avoid medication, psychotherapy, especially relaxation techniques have been shown to be helpful.
Overall I am afraid the only thing I have ever seen work with any consistancy is amitriptylline. This is an old fashioned anti-depressant. Here in small doses, it probably works as a smooth muscle relaxant.
2007-09-06 06:33:46 · answer #2 · answered by Dr Frank 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2014-01-15 08:17:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend calling your doctor to see if you can get in sooner as well but in the mean time one of the things that I find helpful to my IBS is doing accupressure. Warm baths can also be helpful because it causes the muscles to relax. Ask your doctor about trying fiber therapy like thru Metamucil.
Eating a lot of fruits and veggies will help ease some of the discomfort too.
A good site where you can go to find out even more about IBS is at: http://www.ibscrohns.com (there is a ton of info on IBS as well).
2007-09-06 11:02:30 · answer #4 · answered by sokokl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For me avoiding food that is high in fat and red meat helps, also you can buy over the counter something called Colepermin they help with the spasms. Good luck
2007-09-06 05:04:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
IBS is afuctional disorder of the G.I.T and is diagnosed by excluding the organic causes , this can be made only by a specialist. if the diagnosis is comfirmed then you need to know the following facts:
1-IBS is linked to your pschological condition
2-Certain meals can precipitate the pain
3-medications alleviate symptomes (only)
4-thick of what relaxes you and brings peace of mind
There is a wide range of drugs like librax , boxidium stilabid.
The new are Mebeverene & TEGIBS 6 BUT I don't thing they are sold OTC.....
2007-09-06 17:51:20 · answer #6 · answered by abdelhamid m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your spasms are really bad then it sounds as if over the counter remedies are no good for you. I got put on Bucospan last year and it's made the world of difference.
2007-09-06 05:03:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Over-the-counter Imodium-AD or equivalent. That stops or lessens spasming in the intestines.
I have taken it for that very reason and still do. The doctor told me that's why it works for me, somewhat slowly at times though.
The hardcore prescription drugs didn't help for some reason.
Call the local E.R. and see what they say.
2007-09-06 05:08:37 · answer #8 · answered by * 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Phone your doctor and see if you can get in earlier. There is a medication (but it's perscription) for the spasms. Tell the office how much pain you are in & with the weekend coming up maybe they'll get you in sooner.
2007-09-06 05:00:02 · answer #9 · answered by Lucy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-24 06:59:41 · answer #10 · answered by William 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋