Ibs c

[prue1956]

Has anyone taken senna for ibs c i took some last night and have awful cramps in right ribs my anxiety does not help.

[Iggls]

I’ve taken senna in increasing doses for 20 years, now up to 6 daily. It works well, reliably and causes no pain. Your pain is probably the IBS and bloating?

Good luck

Iggls

[prue1956 in reply to Iggls]

I think that not everything is suited to us all,so pleased it works for you though,and IBS affects us all in different ways.

[auntyjean]

That gives me terrible pain as do most laxatives. Constella is the best for me but causes diarrhea.

[prue1956 in reply to auntyjean]

I won't be taking anymore laxatives as I'm still in pain with them,it's good to hear that you have found something that helps you.

[xjrs]

Long term use of senna isn't recommended - though there may be people who rely on it:

nhs.uk/medicines/senna/

The most common side effects are stomach cramps and diarrhoea.

Do not take senna for more than a week. Long term use of senna can stop your bowel working properly on its own.

Here are some suggestions for IBS-C:

theibsnetwork.org/constipat...

I think the list is the order in which you should try them (i.e. least aggressive on the system to most).

[prue1956 in reply to xjrs]

Hi thankyou for your reply no I don't take Senna regularly I just thought I would give it a try,but won't be using it again.

I will certainly have a look on the website that you gave me thankyou.

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