Has anyone taken senna for ibs c i took some last night and have awful cramps in right ribs my anxiety does not help.
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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
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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.
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That gives me terrible pain as do most laxatives. Constella is the best for me but causes diarrhea.
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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.
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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).
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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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