Has anyone heard of Spelenic Flexture Syndrome? If so what helps?

[AfricanSheila]

[MarkBrennan]

Hi Sheila,

I had never heard of the actual name so googled it and it seems to be spasms higher up in the gut. On one of the forums, someone suggested the same thing that I had thought of trying, which is an Osteopath who is familiar with IBS. I saw one a couple of years ago who was pretty good at manipulating the muscles around the gut. The main problem was that it was costing £50 a time and the relief was quite short-lived. I wonder if there is a way of being shown how to manipulate the area yourself or getting a partner/friend to do it? - it isn't as if many of us have an Osteopath on hand 24/7 (or the money to pay for one!)

I assume you have tried all the smooth Muscle relaxants, Buscopan, Mebeverine, Spasmonol etc?

One suggestion on the forum was that it might be the muscles around the gut rather than the gut itself. I don't have any knowledge of it, but if that is the case and it isn't smooth muscle, but 'normal' muscle, I was wondering if something like Crampex (or a generic version) might help.

[AfricanSheila in reply to MarkBrennan]

Thanks Mark, just off to the GP so will see about the Crampex.

[AfricanSheila in reply to AfricanSheila]

Just been to the GP - who was none the wiser but was willing to prescribe metoclopromide (which I'd seen in an article) as it wouldn't do any harm! Gastro appointment seems to have been delayed.

[Boogie]

Hi African Sheila and Mark,

From my knowledge of muscles I'm not entirely sure crampex will help but it’s always worth a try if it will do you no harm. I unfortunately have not got the training of a specialist bowel physio/osteopath etc however I did copy/paste an exercise from somewhere (honestly I can't remember/ don't know where but its not my own and it’s not a recommendation or advice) but it could be worth considering.

Muscles respond quite well to massage. If you've ever had a tight back or shoulder and had a massage you'll know that if do the right thing muscles can relax, which is what I understand your flexure is...with possibly a bit of fascia and other soft tissue wound in if you are really unlucky. But for simplicity just think of it as any other tight muscle and just like them if you give them the right stimulation they can relax which in turn helps to releases anything else that may be tight. This is what I copied..

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"Chinese Medicine Abdominal Massage

A product of 6,000 years of Eastern wisdom, the massage improves your digestive efficiency by maximizing your body’s ability to detoxify and eliminate waste. The technique can help speed up your digestive system and allows you to eliminate the sludge that builds up in intestines, It’s worth a try, right?

Before you begin, please note that the following people should use caution or avoid using this technique.

Don’t use this technique:

Immediately after a heavy meal

If you are pregnant

If you are suffering inflammation of feminine organs including the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, or bladder

If you have stones of the bladder, kidneys, or gallbladder

If you have high blood pressure

If you have a hernia

If you have intestinal or stomach ulcers

If you have bleeding in the stomach, brains, or lungs

(If you aren’t sure if it’s right for you, you can always ask your doctor)

Benefits may include:

Can help melt adipose tissue

Improves digestive efficiency

Detoxifies the intestines

Improves constipation (the mother of all health/beauty issues!)

Stimulates the organs in your abdominal region

Improves circulation in your abdominal region

May improve conditions such as nausea, vomiting, symptoms of overeating, diarrhea, and indigestion

Can provide results in about a week of consistent practice

Perform this technique two times per day – before breakfast and just before bed.

Lie flat on your back on a firm surface with your abdominal region exposed.

Warm up your hands by rubbing them together until they feel hot – about 15 seconds.

Place one hand flat on your belly button.

Begin rubbing in small circles around your belly button, gradually widening the circles using a firm pressure. Each circle should take about one to two seconds.

Focus on heat, which is building up in your abdominal region as you rub.

Continue for two minutes, about 40 to 50 circles. Be sure to keep your stomach warm as you perform the exercise".

Best Wishes.

[AfricanSheila in reply to Boogie]

Thank you so much - worth a try!