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Had moderna as a booster five weeks ago. Caused horrendous IBS flare up, still not feeling great has anyone else had this reaction? Getting worried now

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My first jab in March triggered terrible fatigue and bloating so bad. Its never improved. I even had to have a ct scan, i thought i had a bowel blockage. Its awful.

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Shaz8465 in reply to

Thanks, glad I am not alone

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10 Months ago and imstill in pain. I can't sit or lay on my back because my abdomen is so full of pressure.!

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Shaz8465 in reply to

Thats awful, what does Dr say?

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Nothing. I did consult with gastroenterologist but we didnt connect very well.

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Lamly in reply to

Gastroenterologist are useless i only had less than ten minutes phone appointment did not let me hardly speak was sharp with me, then said you have ibs hardly any tests when she put the reciever i sat and cried, i had six months before hand got Sepsis and was in hospital for two weeks due to having constant water infections. Been through hell.

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edwangy in reply to

What do you take for pain?

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Shaz8465 in reply toedwangy

Hi, I take Buscopan

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edwangy in reply toShaz8465

does it work? Does nothing for me, neither do any other antispas

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Shaz8465 in reply toedwangy

It works for me. Try ibuprofen it can help as its anti inflammatory

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edwangy in reply toShaz8465

Can't take nsaids,codeine or any antiinflammatory. They can make things worse. Thanks anyway

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Shaz8465 in reply toedwangy

Sorry to hear this. There is another antispasmodic from the GP. I will find out the name

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edwangy in reply toShaz8465

You're very kind, I've tried buscopan, alverine and now have mebeverine, none of them work. I think my pain is neurological and most meds for that cause constipation, it's a vicious circle.

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I just live with it. Its better if i stand up. No pain killers but dr did prescribe pregabalin.

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eyeofthetiger123 in reply to

Really try a high dose of vitamin C in order to see if gives you more energy and makes it so your bowel movements are constrained to the morning.

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Thanks

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Em7890

Yes! I had moderna booster 4 weeks ago and have had worst IBS-D flare-up ever. Still ongoing. Hoping it will calm down soon.

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Shaz8465 in reply toEm7890

Yes my booster was six weeks ago and still not right. I hope you are not suffering to much

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Em7890 in reply toShaz8465

It could be worse. I'm working at home at the moment, so that's good. Hope you feel better soon!

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Meleber

Had the Moderna booster on the 28th of December last year, no effect on my IBS symptoms.

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Bluesky220

My Ibs started with vaccine I had phizer first 2 caused me long time stomach pain so didn’t knew that was what caused till had booster. Booster made such a horrible pain cramps and being sick. I will not have vaccine anymore just because it cause now other problem to health 😞

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Bassem1979

Hi After my second Pizher I started with an IBS flare up back in April then things improved after a couple of week then had my booster November 21st 2021 and few days after have had an awful flare up till going to this day. I didn’t want to get the booster but I thought we’ll we are told too but I will not be having any more. I ve had other symptoms since the Covid vaccine too, just want it to be out of my system now.

I ve been told as the vaccine attacks ur immune system if you have a weaker area it can irritate it more such as us have IBS (not sure how true that is but have been told that)

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hunterped6 in reply toBassem1979

Absolutely awful ibs attack after Moderna booster. Had also started to take Iron tablets which cause havoc with system too.This was around 1st week December and still suffering. Pfizer did not affect me at all.

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Shaz8465 in reply tohunterped6

I feel your pain. I thought it was just me

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Why iron tablets. Were you deficienct before vax?

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hunterped6 in reply to

Slightly. Iron tablets never agree with me either...

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Shaz8465 in reply toBassem1979

That's what I was told. My moderna booster was 29th November and still suffering symptoms

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Claire44

Oh yes and it's taken nearly 6 weeks to get back to some sort of normality. I had the Astra Zenneca for my first 2 does and was fine, but the Moderna booster floored me. IBSD was dreadful, red arm that kept spreading, flu symptoms, fatigue, but the toilet issues were dreadful. Glad I'm not alone !

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Shaz8465 in reply toClaire44

You are definitely not alone by the looks of it. I have put in a yelliw card report

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Claire44 in reply toShaz8465

Me too. Hope you are feeling better soon x

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Tess359

I had the Moderna booster just before Christmas and I thought that I was going to be OK, but two weeks later I had the worst flare up I have had for many years. Digestive distress, constipation, headaches and myalgia. I'm still not feeling that good, but I'm hoping that the worst is over. I yellow carded it and would urge others to do the same so that the makers of the vaccine are aware of this side effect.

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Shaz8465 in reply toTess359

I out in a yellow card too

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Sparrow58

You should report it on the yellow card For side effects.

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userotc in reply toSparrow58

You best me to it! Yes all should report on yellow card or different adverse effect system according to geography.

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Shaz8465 in reply toSparrow58

I did

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Sparrow58 in reply toShaz8465

That's great. Let's hope they look into it.

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DottysMum

Yes, I had IBS flare up on Moderna and AZ. Reported Moderna on Yellow Card System. But no regrets on having jabs as my immune system is weakened. So sorry you are suffering too, get well soon.

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Shaz8465 in reply toDottysMum

Thank you

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catdee

I haven't yet had booster but did have very bad vomiting and cramps that lasted for days following first AZ vaccine. I have just had covid and this has also led to flare up lasting several days so I would still get the vaccine/boosters as it's better to have ibs than ibs plus covid in my opinion

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Bassem1979

Please could someone advice how to yellow card it Do I just google it

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Shaz8465 in reply toBassem1979

Yes just google it. I can't remember if its on Gov site or NHS

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Pumpkin2009

I had Covid last November before any vaccines were out. I also have lupus and other issues. Diarrhea was one of my symptoms. Since that is already a weakness, I do think the virus attacks weakened areas. Now over a year, I still have lingering symptoms including worse intestinal issues and lack of taste and smell. I have not have the shots and my doctors have not pushed the issue in spite of my immune system. As I still have symptoms, there is no way to know what the shots could do. I have trusted my instincts at this point. I know a lot of people disagree with my thinking, but after reading everyone's posts, I just feel that the shots could add to my issues and I think I still have antibodies.

Healing hugs.

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TEACH21

I had my first booster in October. This was followed by the worst IBS-D flare of my life. Two months of hell. Couldn't eat, didn't dare go out. Stabilized now, thank God, along with acacia fibre and low-dose Nortriptyline. I've been offered a second booster but don't have that particular death-wish!

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Shaz8465 in reply toTEACH21

Ask for a different vaccine. I had two AZ but Moderna booster and thats what caused my flare up. My sixth week of misery at the moment

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TEACH21 in reply toShaz8465

Unfortunately I am in long-term care, so I don't get a choice. I am currently refusing to take the booster! Medical staff not happy with that, so we'll have to see what happens next.

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Shaz8465 in reply toTEACH21

So sorry to hear that. I hope you get what you need. Hugs

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eyeofthetiger123

I had the booster and I was both constipated but needed to go quickly to the toilet for a few days without ever feeling relieved. I took a large dose of vitamin C (1000mg) followed by about a pint of pineapple juice that completely emptied my bowels. I have continued with the vitamin C and also started a 6 week course of berberine in case the bacteria in my stomach was off... it seems to be working with solid daily stools. However, eat berberine with meals and hydrate a lot otherwise it can dehydrate you.

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Shaz8465 in reply toeyeofthetiger123

I take highly concentrated cranberry tablet to protect me from UTI,s as I am Diabetic. I think the pineapple juice would kill me lol. I can't eat any veg except carrots and no fruit at all due to IBS-D. No wheat no dairy either. I am going to my GP next week something has to give

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eyeofthetiger123 in reply toShaz8465

Then definitely ask your doctor about berberine and how to take it in a safe way so it doesn’t interfere with your diabetes medication as it is herbal version of metformin regarding how the body deals with sugar. But with added antibacterial properties. Also, ask for a sibo test or seek help from Gojiman who gives YouTube videos on this subject. I hope this is the beginning of the end for all of your ibs dismay!

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Shaz8465 in reply toeyeofthetiger123

Thank you for this, I will speak to my GP as soon as I can. Hugs

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Runefinder61 in reply toeyeofthetiger123

What is berberine and will pineapple juice relief my chronic constipation? I'm at my wit's end with it all. 🥺🥺

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eyeofthetiger123 in reply toRunefinder61

Berberine tends to help with stomach infections, and so I don’t know if it has helped with constipation as it made my stools go back to being solid after being loose. If you want to deconstipate yourself try the following: - aloe Vera (solution is best) with meals three times per day (do this over a weekend and then change to once per day) as it will initially act as a cleanse, otherwise peppermint oil with meals (this can be done on an ongoing basis), turmeric tablets (a strong anti-inflammatory, makes waste easier to pass), slippery elm (very good for ibs of all kinds), and a magnesium and vitamin C. Apart from the last two, I would experiment with the others trying a five days at a time to see what you prefer... I personally like slippery elm out of all of these. Bromelain in pineapple is a strong anti inflammatory which will help with constipation, but so will eating the pineapple.

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Runefinder61 in reply toeyeofthetiger123

Thank you. I can't tolerate aloe Vera. And i take tumeric every day . Never tried slippery elm tho . So I'll get some . And pineapple too. I've been trying juicing and cutting out onions and garlic etc. But I really feel these jabs have exasapated my IBS. 🥺🥺

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thehypnotist

My IBS flared after booster too! Still having major issues and depending on results of two different bowel samples, further testing suggested!

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Shaz8465 in reply tothehypnotist

Sorry you are suffering too, what are the tests? and what are they looking for?

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Runefinder61

So glad I found your post and all the replies. My IBSc has been awful since I had the jabs. But worse after Pfizer one. Bloating , pain , awful constipation. Drs don't seem to take this condition seriously at all! What is a yellow flag? Xxxxx

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Shaz8465 in reply toRunefinder61

Sorry to hear you are suffering too. A yellow card is a report you fill in online and it goes to the manufacturer of drug or vaccine to inform them of a new side effects to the vaccine.

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Runefinder61

Thank you I'd never heard of it !! XXX

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GillHP

Yes, horrendous IBS flare after Moderna booster. GP said he knew of this but they can't 'prove' the link. Constant gas problem. He did stomach exam and said I was full of gas...I told him that...but didn't know how I could solve it. Colpermin seems to help a little, but worse as soon as I lay down

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Shaz8465 in reply toGillHP

I can't take Colpermin or any sort of peppermint. I slice some ginger root and steep in in hot water for five minutes before drinking. It works for me. Good luck

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