Diazepam and ibs-c

[Readmeastory]

I’m in a lot of pain and my stomach a right side are sore and bloated . I’ve been given Diazepam 2mg to take when I’m getting anxious but very seldom take as I’m scared it will make my ibs worse . Any one else take this and is it ok .

[b1b1b1]

It is OK, but just don't take too many as you can become dependent on them

[Readmeastory in reply to b1b1b1]

Thanks for replying I only ever take one if I’m really bad . But it’s nice to hear I got them from doctor in November last year and so far only taken 3 over time when I couldn’t sleep .

[Carrjan]

Yes its ok and I find it very helpful as its a tranquilliser and it relaxes you so it helps the pain which is worse with tension. But it can be addictive so dont take it fir more than a few days at a time and Drs are reluctant to prescribe it which worries me as .i like to keep some by me in case of attacks.

[Decgav66]

I have IBS-M and I take Diazepam for air travel. And on those days I don’t need to take Pepto or Immodium. I’m not sure if it improves my condition or if I just don’t give a damn about it. Lol

[Readmeastory in reply to Decgav66]

That’s when I take it as well as I get anxious about travelling . Tomorrow I need to travel on the bus first time since lockdown started here to go to hearing clinic . But they just take my hearing aid and fix it and hand it back 20 minutes later . Ive to wait at the door . So no hearing aid I’m totally deaf and it effects my balance to . So see how that goes . 😀

[Liz1234ty]

Hi - I took this years ago for a non-IBS related issue and it helped me. Did not make my IBS worse and helped me through a stressful time in life. I did not have any problems with addiction and stopped after a few weeks but i understand that is the main risk with these meds

[Readmeastory in reply to Liz1234ty]

I only ever take it when I’m really bad . So it does help doctor gives me 28 tablets but they last me over six months sometimes longer . But it takes that edge off 😋

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Hi there I was given this in a stronger dose for back pain I loved it !! Just take it when you need it you will be ok take care xx