Experiences with

Rinatec

Do you have such a quick reaction after certain foods? I had finished my evening meal last night and sat down to watch Strictly when my stomach just began to blow up and I felt really unwell, off came my bra(sorry male readers) and off I went to the bathroom. bad wind very loose bm (I am usually constipated

Bloating is one of the symptoms of IBS. It can be painful and uncomfortable, but what causes it? And what can you do to alleviate the symptoms? What is bloating? Bloating is a sensation of increased abdominal pressure. Many people with IBS, but not all, experience bloating. You may experience stomach

Was diagnosed with ibs a while ago (as well as suspected endometriosis which I know can cause bloating) but since around October time last year I've been getting more and more bloated to the point now people are starting to think I'm hiding a pregnancy! I already cut out gluten, dairy, red meat, alcohol

Hi everyone/anyone! I was diagnosed with pulmonary TB (& a collapsed lung) in April 2019 and currently have 5 weeks of Rifater left before I am due to end my treatment. Up until 2 weeks ago I was feeling great and excited to be back to normal and enjoying life again! But over the last 2 weeks I have

I got prescribed Mintec capsules for my IBS yesterday as I told my doctor I've been having pain in the lower left of my abdomen for a few months now. I thought I had an ovarian cyst or something but she believes it to be my bowel so she's prescribed me these pills to see if my symptoms improve. I took

Hey everyone! I'm new to HealthUnlocked~ The name's Keira. Average mid twenties nerdy artsy aussie female with a love of learning and adventure...which has all had to stop with the growing number of health related issues that have grown. Bit of a veteran with dealing with health declines as I do have

Hi everyone, I've just been to see my GP as I'm really suffering. I'm due to have my 6th Zoladex injection in 2 weeks time - then planning a lap... however since having my 5th injection I feel like it completely stopped working, I take HRT along side it and even those just don't seem to be working how

I am a 64 year old female and have suffered with IBS and Diverticular disease since 2005 .2008 I had an abscess in my sigmoid so admitted to hospital. Not on antibiotics via drip only oral. I have now had weeks of pain and feeling so poorly , been on Augmentam 500mg x two courses had a clear week only

I have fairly infrequent bouts of IBS and found that no tablets were very effective. Then my GP went to a conference and was shown a video where peppermint oil was sprayed directly into the bowel of a woman patient. He said you could see the inflammation disappearing. He then prescribed Mintec capsules

I was up for 90 minutes with 6 or 7 episodes. If I lie down thinking it is over, my goodness it starts again. It is as if lying down stretches the gut. Off on a train trip for work tomorrow so will take lopermide tonight. Any ideas? Should I take lopermide before a meal out. Something irritated me and

Hi, I'm very confused... I've been poorly for over 7 years since the birth of my second baby, stupidly I've never done anything about it until recently because the symptoms of wheat gluten were just getting silly. Constant unbearable Migraines, bloating, weight gain, cramps, aches pains, tingling in

Hi all, I have suffered from IBS for a numer of years and this has been confirmed by my consultant, who said he had never met anyone with such a sensitive bowel in all his years of practise. It tends to be stress related mainly. I have been under considerable stress of late and it has flared up yet

When I was treated in 2000 I was prescribed Rifater for 2 months followed by Rifinah for 4 months. According to NICE Clinical Guideline 117 I should have had Ethambutol for the first 2 months as well. I never felt the disease really left me. I have nodes all over now but my GP and local consultant