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I know everyone is different but is this normal. Thirty minutes after eating had cramping. Went to the loo, passed gas but even after a bowel movement the discomfort is still there, despite me laying on the settee with a hot water bottle.

I always thought the pain went after a bowel movement.

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Hi Forestina,

It sounds as if you haven't completely emptied your bowel even though you may think you have.

I have a problem with incomplete evacuation (although stools are soft) and have to take Movicol every night, even so, I occasionally need to also use a mini-enema or glycerine suppository the following day to completely clear things out.

Cat

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Hi Cat,

Thank you so much for taking the time to reply. I really appreciate it.

Forestina

Hi, I have the same problem. Do you see a Gastroenterologist, or have done a Barium enema or colonoscopy to tune out anything? Have you tried Bentyl for the cramping? I saw alot of great reviews on it. My gastro did prescribe it for me, I think your GP can prescribe it too, unfortunately, it made me even more constipated. But everyone is different and it may work great for you.

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Forestina

Thank you for taking the time to reply. A bit new to all of this so it is a learning curve.

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b1b1b1

No, in my case it does not go away. Even after a BM there may still be trapped gas in your stomach or intestines.

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Forestina in reply to b1b1b1

Thank you for your reply. That would seem to fit.

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moira22

Yes i always thought that as well but like you i am in pain for quite a while after i have D. Sometimes im in the toilet for half an hr to an hour. Then still have terrible pain half an hour later sometimes even longer. Hot water bottle helps a wee bit. I went private to get help but only last month. So waiting to see if what she gave me works. Drops and a drink. She says 4 -6 weeks. Will try to keep you imformed.

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Forestina

Thank you. It is comforting to know that it isn't just me. It is so isolating.

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