So tired

I have tried all the Meds my doc has given me and I cannot find one that will suit my IBS for fibromyalgia if it doesn't give me diarrhea it gives me reflux so I am giving up , wide awake at 1am with no Meds and muscle spasms I seriously have had enough of the pain today

[Ian123]

More ways of taking meds than tablets have you tried any other delivery methods that would spare aggravating IBS symptoms.

[Hidden in reply to Ian123]

I have decided today Tens and I am going to look for Herbal remedies, had enough of drugs, and you are so right to look for alternative. Thanks

Tracey

[TheAuthor]

I am so genuinely sorry to read that you are struggling and suffering so much at this time, and I want to genuinely wish toy all the best of luck with finding the answers that yo are looking for.

All my hopes and dreams for you

Ken

[Hidden in reply to TheAuthor]

Hi Ken I am getting to the stage where I think I just cannot tolerate any Meds, all seems to upset me or just space me out, I have decided I am going down the herbal route, going to troll the Internet and see what I can find today. That is when I can see properly Ha Ha so tired

Take care and thanks for your comment.

Tracey.

[TheAuthor in reply to Hidden]

I want to gneuinely and sincerely wish you all the best of luck with this. I have read on the forum about a couple of members who simply were not able to tolerate an medications.

All my hopes and dreams for you

Ken

[fibro10]

Feel for you hun im the same been awake since 2 again Hugs xx

[glochessum]

I go the other way, realllly! Constipated 😕

[Songbird63]

I was diagnosed with IBS over ten years ago but after a recent bad spell my GP sent me back to gastro team for more investigations which discovered I had autoimmune gastritis and Bile Salt Malabsorption, the later causing the diarrhoea and the former upper gastric pain. Bile salt malabsorption is diagnosed by a new scan, 1 week apart after swallowing a capsule, and is only available in some areas. However apparently it is responsible for a high number of so called IBS diagnoses. May be worth pushing for more tests if you haven't already.

[liz123]

So sorry you are having problems. 6 months ago I thought the tummy problems I was experiencing were because of all the medications so with the help of my doctor I stopped taking them. They were pregablin, amyltriptine and tramadol but I still have paracetamol and co codomol. The symptoms persisted and it transpires I not only have IBS but also Diverticulitis and Crohns. Just got a letter from the hospital telling me this and also a narrowing of the bowel BUT no idea what I have to do to alleviate it all.

I am trying Mindfulness at the moment but biggest problem is sleeping with all the pain.

I will take a look at the internet I suppose for help as to what to avoid eating

Good luck

Lizzie x

[Hidden in reply to liz123]

Hi Lizzie, it's a catch 22 isn't it I have such a sensitive tum every thing upsets my bowel , I know what you mean about eating I am now living on crackers twice a day cos I just give up with food and take vitamins. I hope you find the right diet for you and wish you all the luck

Take care

Tracey.xx

[liz123 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you. I feel as if I have done something wicked in a past life I have so many horrible things happening at the moment. Take care Lizzie X

[KrissyB]

Sorry to hear you are suffering so much 🙁 I have found avoiding gluten helps with my digestive issues. I know some people have using a TENS machine helpful for pain. I personally use those lavender bags you can heat in the microwave, and I have an electronic massager (a gift from years ago) with changeable heads, the ones you use depend on how gentle or firm pressure you need. I use the lavender bag first to warm up, then start with gentle pressure and work my way up.

[Hidden in reply to KrissyB]

Hi Krissy I use the bags too, but prob now is I have it almost everywhere even my toes,I don't eat any Gluten but it makes no difference to me

But thanks for your reply Take care.x

[KrissyB in reply to Hidden]

Someone needs to invent a giant microwave and a giant lavender bag we can heat and then crawl into!

Hope you can find some relief and good luck in your search. x

[Hidden in reply to KrissyB]

Ha ha that cheered me up.x