IBS FLARE UP AND FLIGHT TOMORROW FROM UK TO USA HELP?!

[Emmy-89]

Hi everyone, today I woke up with bad D immediately. I have IBS D but also suffer from a condition called endometriosis and it's also that time of month so I suffer bad migraines too. Anyway it's fallen totally at the wrong time as tomorrow I'm flying from London Heathrow to LA, I should be looking forward to it but really struggling because I feel so god damn terrible today! Does anyone have any tips for dealing with IBS d on the plane and anything for migraine/headache? I've requested a seat by the the loo already. Really worried about how I'm going to cope! Any advise would be massively appreciated

[Ruthy1960]

Hi there, You have my sympathy when you are due to fly, been there myself in the past. I agree on the immodium suggestion and give yourself extra time beforehand. Paracetamol never helps my migraines but worth a try or talk to the chemist about a specific migraine treatment. At least your near the loo and perhaps a relaxing app on your phone might help. Best of luck and safe flight. 😊

[Emmy-89 in reply to Ruthy1960]

Hey thanks for your reply. I've got plenty Imodium which I will be taking. I've been awake all night as I couldn't fall asleep for some reason so feeling very rough this morning 😔

[Emmy-89]

Thanks for your advise! I will definitely be on the Imodium. I've been up all night at the hotel and already in the loo with my stomach. I don't know how I'm going to cope on the flight, I've not slept one bit. I've been in bed since about 12.30 and not even fallen asleep! I really hope I get through this okay!

[leslyp]

Hi definately agree with the immodium or similar ,paracetamol never worked for me so I would also suggest getting specific tablets for migraine relief.or some stronger pain relief just for the journey. I suffered endemetriosis when I was young it is a night mare, so stronger pain relief may suit i.e. Co-codamol I get mine from the doctor, as far as the edemetiosis is concerned all I can Say is they operated twice which helped in the short term , then I did manage to have children two with difficulty which did improve my condition for a while then returned with a vengeance , then had a hysterectomy at 33. it is The best thing they ever did for me. but I think you get better treatment now?

I do not eat when I travel or very lighty so as not to agrivate my stomach ,not the best but it works for me.

[moira22]

Yes i agree went to Tenerife in Dec absolutely terrified and its only a 4 and a half-hour flight. Only had a small bit to eat the day before. On the day had nothing to eat. Not a great idea but i felt that was best for me. Took Imodium before and more in bag. Wore tena lady pants which gave me a lot more confidence. That helped. I hope u have a great holiday. Sorry i couldn't be of more help.

[moira22]

I should have said I was fine. It took us an hour to get to the hotel and i was great. Its just a worry when ur going anywhere hope this helps.

[nana4me]

I travel to USA regularly never drink any hot drinks on plane only bottled water. Only nibble dry food like crackers. I take Cocodamol for migraines.

Usually ok it's the days before I travel are worse must be stress although I am used to traveling always worry. I never eat a full meal the day before just dry food. Good luck.

[Emmy-89]

Thanks everyone! Just got on the plane! Really appreciate all of your advise!

[SusuK]

I just read this so you are probably already in Los Angeles. I'm wondering how your flight went and if you are okay now? I recently had to take a trip just across country, but with three different planes, and I was really worried. Wearing the protective pants did help me relax and nothing actually happened.