Periods and IBS

[Abi2839]

I have had an IBS dignosis since 2018 so about 3 years. I have always had bad periods and there always heavy. The past 4 months whenever im on my period I get a really bad IBS flare up and cant eat and get really bad pain and nausea. Has anyone got any tips on what could help?

[Blue_Dahlia]

Hi,

I have the same problem.My IBS D becomes worse during my periods.I dont really have a solution I'm afraid.I just take preventative does of loperamide in the morning,use heat patches for the pain and ginger tea for the nausea.

[Maureen1958]

It's quite common for IBS to be worse during your period. Mine was worse during ovulation too. And I won't even mention the menopause. I guess it's a hormonal thing!

[angelwings52]

Hi, I went through similar issues every month and used to spend days stuck on the sofa with a hot water bottle and taking Buscopan which didn't really help that much. I put up with it for years and it turned out after being rushed into hospital last year with Sepsis, that I had a large cyst on one ovary and chronic inflammation of my fallopian tubes. That was the cause of the pain, not the IBS, although this is quite rare. I had to have a hysterectomy and although I still have IBS the pain has stopped. I'd suggest asking your doctor about getting some help with your heavy periods, it may help. And I always found the BRAT diet really helpful during flare ups (bananas,rice, apple sauce, dry toast and yogurt), hope you feel better soon 👍