Lower abdominal discomfort after opening bowels

[airvine53]

I'm getting a lot of lower abdominal pain after going to the toilet in the morning. It started a day or so after having a bout of diarrhoea. Stools look more or less normal and I'm not going to the toilet any more often. I just can't get rid of this discomfort which feels as if I'm going to have a bout of diarrhoea but nothing happens.

I'd be grateful for any suggestions as to what it might be or what I could take to help. I already take psyllium husk soluble fibre after a previous diagnosis of functional bowel disorder. These helped me get back to normal after a long episode of loose and frequent stools, but I seem to be having a bit of a flare up with the abdominal pain even though I don't have diarrhoea.

[Orchid99]

Hi, I get this, I can have a bowel movement in the morning and my tummy never feels settled and like I could go again but it don't get that far. I've been diagnosed with ibs c with overflow d and they think it may be down to a functional motility issue. Have you tried mebeverine? It can help with spasms and might calm things down a bit for you, your gp can prescribe it.

[airvine53 in reply to Orchid99]

Thank you so much. I'll certainly ask my GP to prescribe mebeverine. It's reassuring knowing that someone else has the same problem.

[Krn210]

This has been me lately! It is driving me crazy! It seems to be happening once a month as of late. Lasts for a few days and then I am back on track once things settle down. I have no idea at this point what is causing it. Other than maybe hormones? I was prescribed an antispasmodic, but only just picked it up so I haven’t tried it yet. I am always nervous to try new meds but am willing to try whatever to help this yucky pain. Sorry I am not more help. I hope you feel better!

[airvine53 in reply to Krn210]

This is exactly what's happening to me. Since the first prolonged bout, I seem to relapse every month or so for about a week then get back on track again. I hope your anti spasmodics work for you. I'm just about to try mebeverine. Good luck.

[Manipulator in reply to airvine53]

This is very much similar to me, I have been taking Mebeverine for nearly 2 weeks with some help. I am going to try psyllium husk mixed with Kefir. Hopefully that should help. Good luck.