Pain relief with Severe IBS

[Mummy09]

I just wondered what pain relief anyone is taking for IBS and flare ups? Thanks

[Linley]

My pain is gas related so I take Mebeverine time release caps, or warm pad on tum

[winfong]

Any particular kind of pain? It's a popular topic.

Also, just try searching on "pain" for some ideas and good, former discussions.

[Mummy09 in reply to winfong]

Severe disabling stabbing gut wrenching pain, I’m on morphine sub patches and oramorph, also cocodamol, pregablin and buscopan 4 times a day, but having to take oramorph more now as pain a lot worse, I also have prolapse bladder and bowl

[winfong in reply to Mummy09]

That does sound terrible. Where in the abdomen? That kind have a lot to do with a good diagnosis.

Also, it sounds like you've certainly had the medicos check it out, with all those prescriptions. What did they say?

[BlackIsleGirl]

For me it kinda depends on the circumstances. If it's trapped wind or cramping following a meal then I take mebeverine, gavascon and paracetamol and a hot water bottle if I'm able (can't do that at work or in a public place). If it's cramping with nausea and the runs then I use cocodamol instead of paracetamol and miss out the gavascon. But I can only take cocodamol if I'm able to lay down as it knocks me out.

[Gardenlover2020]

My consultant gave me a prescription medication called Lyrica ( pregabalin ) , you’ll have to Google what it does and as yet I haven’t had to use it 🤞

[Mummy09 in reply to Gardenlover2020]

I am on pregablin highest dose as it really helps. I take 3 tablets during the day and one at night, I was originally prescribed it for my mental health

[Gardenlover2020 in reply to Mummy09]

It must be awful being in such a lot of pain , it’s a completely debilitating condition isn’t it , I don’t wonder you’re having mental health issues , I do too , very unpleasant bouts of anxiety mainly in the morning , but you feel helpless with it don’t you , The thing that has helped me the most , apart from diet is hypnosis, I have the gut related hypnotherapy, the lady’s from Professor Whorwell’s IBS clinic .

Have you ever tried it ?

How do you find the Pregablin for anxiety, is it better than antidepressants ?as I don’t seem to get on. those

[Stigg in reply to Mummy09]

Hi there,I also have a horrible stabbing pain which is just above bellybutton. I am

Also taking tramadol, pregabalin and cocodemol. I tend to get the worse pain after going to the loo but pain just seems to be getting worse.

Is this what you are experiencing as well?

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For a week I took Buscopan, which I found didn't especially help me, but others recommend them. I am currently using a course of Live Friendly Bacteria from Holland and Barratt. I find these help (but apparently you should only take them for a short time, until your gut is repopulated.) Now, I am re-ordering my diet using Low Fodmap foods. This, for me, is the best remedy.

[Pajarorose]

I have gas pains with bloat. I use Meclizine 25 mg. to relax intestines and release the bloat.