Painkillers for ibs

[LucyKris]

Hi I am going on holiday tomorrow and am in a really bad flare up of ibs at the moment just wondered if anyone could recommend any painkillers which may help reduce pain ? Thanks Lucy x

[dragon105]

Paracetamol as good as anything, drink plenty of water throughout day though as painkillers can cause constipation, drinking water helps keep stools soft. Stress/anxiety can cause symptoms to flare so try and relax. Your chemist can advise you on medications that help that you can buy over counter. Enjoy your holiday x x

[LucyKris in reply to dragon105]

Thanks for that have packed some paracetamol but as you say anxiety just worsens it which I what I am suffering with now! Lucy x

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I find that Co-Codamol helps.

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Do you know if you are lactose/dairy intolerant because if you are you should be aware that a lot of tablet medication contains lactose.

I use ibuprofen in liquid gel form

[2Chrissie4]

I use Codeine for pain relief and management of my IBS.

[foxkennedy21]

Hi I don't know you or where you're going but enjoy your holiday, that might stop your i.b.s being so bad to begin with, the other thing is the flare-up is causing what symptoms exactly? Can you be a little more specific?