Avoiding the stomach cramps?

[Dot18]

Hi all, new here and wondering if anyone can suggest how to avoid, or at least minimise stomach cramps after eating. I get that full, bloated feeling in my upper tummy, usually followed by,half an hour or so later, horrible stomach cramps. Any suggestions?

[b1b1b1]

Have you tried peppermint pills?

[Dot18 in reply to b1b1b1]

Not pills, no but I have found peppermint tea helps. Are the pills better? I can’t say I enjoy the tea but at times it’s useful. Buscopan seems ok for the full blown painful cramps but I don’t like to take too many of them.

[b1b1b1 in reply to Dot18]

I am in the US. They are called IBGuard here and my gastro has recommended them. I don't know what the UK name is. The main thing is that they have to have a strong outer coating so they are not digested in the stomach, but release their contents only in the intestines. I think they are somewhat helpful and worth trying.

[Dot18 in reply to b1b1b1]

Thank you. I will ask the pharmacist if they are available here. 🙏🏻

[Eliana5]

I was prescribed Bentyl and Levsin. Decided to stick with Levsin, although

they both work very well. You can take them up to four times a day 30 minutes before a meal and at bedtime or after eating.

[Dot18 in reply to Eliana5]

Thank you. I have a docs appointment next week and hoping things improve quickly, it’s so uncomfortable 😣

[Eliana5 in reply to Dot18]

Thank you. Please post back if possible. I would like to see what they have to say, as I too am going through this (especially right now, also forgot to take stool softeners due to hectic week..so I am really uncomfortable too)..😳. My Doctor appt isn't till end of October.