Severe flare up - 9th day

[Vid2310]

Hi everyone, I hope someone can help

I have recently been diagnosed with IBS-D and currently on the 9th day of a flare up. I had a rather spicy curry which has triggered this (though I’m usually fine with spicy food). I have severe diarrhoea and cramps. I have been sticking to low FODMAP foods and even went 36hours with no food at all. Still no improvement. I am taking;

- Silicolgel, which has eased some of the pain and allowed me to eat

- peppermint oil capsules

- buscopan

- Colofac

And now I’ve had to take Imodium, which I didn’t want to do as it makes the cramps worse. I have also have blood in my stools (if you can call them that, as they are completely liquid) though this isn’t bright red.

I also have an 8 month old baby who I am still breast feeding. I am at a loss as to what to do. There are no doctor appointments so I saw a nurse and I have completed a sample, which I am waiting for the results for.

I am desperate to know that someone else out there has been in a similar situation and if they have, what helped them improve and how long did it take? Any help would be greatly appreciated

Thank you

[Whitesugar]

How ridiculous and shocking that you can't get a GP appointment in these circumstances. It is not appropriate for you to take advice from a website after nine days of diarrhoea. I suggest you call your Practice this morning if they are open. If not, call 111 and see if they can get you an emergency appointment with a GP today.

[Edith0]

I agree with whitesugar particularly as there is blood in your stool. I have used 111 before and they are great and I got an appointment the same day at my local urgent care clinic and saw a doctor.

[Marygulliford]

Hi. I feel your anxiety. I do think that you must see your doctor for advice. You need to get this sorted and they will listen sympathetcally. Perhaps a referral to a gastroenterologist would get you some very useful help. Good luck.

[weegmack]

How awful for you - I’m so sorry 😕. Are you in the UK and can you phone 111? I’m more concerned you have food poisoning actually - I don’t think this is your IBS. Please get some help xxxx

[golf99]

Immodium became like candy to me. Did not help. I take cholestyramine powder aka questran daily for 7 yrs now and lomotil when needed. I sympathize with you esp having a little one. These both help and never constipated. The bright red blood could-be internal hemorrhoids. But You need to see your doc asap though!

[Vid2310]

Hi everyone thank you so much for your messages. The Imodium has helped a little and I have managed to eat. But first thing Tuesday I will try my doc again, unless things worsen again and I will call 111. I’m just at that point where it’s comforting to know I’m not the only one to have experienced this

[Kimmiejo in reply to Vid2310]

Try Kratom it has helped my IBS a lot ! It is a plant based powder make a tea or capsule form all legal and got mine under control!

[Kimmiejo]

I have had IBS most of my life recently I have had some really bad flare ups with IBS D I found a new substance to take that has been helping it is called Kratom. It is from a tree grown in Asia so it a all natural from the leaves. I take one in the morning and one capsule in the evening before bed and I am so much better. Plus I don’t have the depression that comes with IBS or the anxiety of the bathroom issue etc. cramping is almost gone and less farting bloating etc. I am happy now! Telling all my friends!

[Vid2310 in reply to Kimmiejo]

I will definitely try it! Where do you get it from?