Although I have had IBS for over 20+ years the last 4/5 years have been virtually non-stop.
Two years ago I had lots of tests including a gastroscope with biopsies, a colonoscopy, ultra sound scans and a ct scan. Nothing was found. But still the symptoms persist.
I have tried so much over the years and spent a small fortune at Holland and Barratt! I am low fodmap, listen to gut directed hypnotherapy and the Headspace app yet everyday my guts are unsettled, gurgling, growling, popping, feel like I need the loo even when I’ve been. Bloating and gas. Lots of upper digestive issues too.
Occasionally peppermint helps. I’ve tried Buscopan it did ease the activity in my guts but gave me numb hands which put me off trying it again.
Anyhow, my gp has said she can prescribe mebeverine which I think I’ve tried in the past but can’t remember if it helped or not and Alverine Citrate. I just need something, anything right now that will help settle my very unhappy digestive system without giving me more symptoms or worst still for me, diarrhoea as that’s a huge fear for me.