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Is co codamol ok to take with ibs

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Does anyone else have ibs and siatica (trapped nerve) I take co codamol for my siatica pain but it's makes the ibs worse anyone know of a pain killers that works and doesn't effect ibs

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Maureen1958

Co-codamol can make you a bit constipated due to the codeine. I don't know which end of the spectrum you're on, ie constipation or diarrhoea but I just take paracetamol myself. They don't help with really bad pain but can take the edge off it a bit and they don't seem to give me any side effects.

I agree with Maureen Andy codeine can make you constipated, but give it a go with one dose and see how you go with it

Hope this helps

Shaun

Have you tried Tylenol Andy ?

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Viklou

I take codeine phosphate when in pain and it does slow dow the bathroom visits which is a bonus for me. I only take it when necessary though

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stephersb

Had sciatica years ago and cocodimol used to bung me up big time. I have IBS-D but found getting bunged up made the cramps worse as I would get relief after I've got everything out (sorry for the crudensss). Speak to your GP. I ended up taking a mix of ibrophen, paracetimol and amitriptyline at night- that worked wonders- though I'm not allowed ibrophen anymore because of the stomach issues. I also take amitriptyline to help with cramps so will most likely help both aspects. Sciatica is miserable so know exactly how you feel. Keep moving the best you can and keep on with your GP until you get things under control.

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SKWEKER in reply to stephersb

Sorry for interrupting this thread, but when I read your reply I wanted to ask you questions? I have possible IBS, but until the last few months it didn't trouble me too much. However I have been on Co-codamol since last September due to waiting on a hip replacement. I stopped it after surgery in September. My stomach has not been happy since. The co-codamol did constipate me slightly but I was also on gabapentin so overall I think it helped my stomach. Did you find that your ibs worsened after stopping the co-codamol? Do you think it can take months for your system to get used to not taking it? I'm so fed up with myself 😔

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Suecoo66

I get both of those and use 10% ibuprofen gel and and tens machine. I only take cocodamol if I'm desperate but the 8mg/500mg one so a small dose of codeine

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Cats15

Co codamol is evil for me. Made me constipated for 6 days. They literally had to use a hammer and chisel. It was the worst thing ever. I do feel for you. Sciatica is excruciating. If I were you I’d get the sciatica treated so you don’t have to anything for it. Oesteopath?

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Batteria

Andy go easy on the cocodamol. It’s lethal. Only use as a one off if things get really bad. I’ve never had sciatica but my dad did and he used to get mum to rub on Olbas oil. He said it made a huge difference. He also said his electric blanket helped. B x

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juniepoonie

I can honestly say lve bin useing codiene 15My for sometime now an lm trying to stop using it tbh it doesn't stop pain for me but helps me sleep! I'm useing hot wheat bag to sooth my back

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