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[Bluesoul]

It's weird even writing it down, but I guess easier to ask strangers than family or friends.

I am diagnosed with IBS (Diarrhoea mostly)

This morning when I woke my pany liner had what I thought was my period (often looks brown). But it was poo : ( I didn't have a toilet dream. Didn't feel anything

I took a dose of Immodium, then about an hour later after I had a long uncomfortable bowel movement, watery.

Took another dose and rested all day. Only ate toast and drank mint tea and water.

Should I be overly concerned and what treatments could the G P offer if any..? I have had leaky bum before but not like this. I currently take buscopan and peppermint capsules

Thanks in advance

[Fernsmum]

Hello , I found your post interesting ,as recently ive woken in the small hours feeling really ,sick and hot ,usually im ok after , but last time it happened i didnt know it at the time but later found id had an accident !!!, i was mortified as i share a bed with my husband , who i must say is wonderful even when the unexpected happens ! , i did mention it to my gp and it was suggested i take a mint capsule about 30 mins before a meal ,thats it , i do also take Buscapan but not often , and only if i really have to , not much help im afraid but at least you know your not alone , if you speak to your gp id br interested to hear what he says ,wish you well xx

[b1b1b1]

I have had this problem as well, along with constipation. If it continues or gets more frequent talk to your doctor. There are some things that can be done in terms of dietary supplements, etc. A gastroenterologist and a medical dietician can help you with this. x

[Campoverde]

I found it interesting that you take peppermint capsules. I’ve been taking them and drinking peppermint and ginger tea I’m mostly d. I read just yesterday that peppermint and ginger both make bowel movements easier and can help with constipation. I had decided to stop taking them. I’d be interested on your or anyone else’s comments on this.

[Andann in reply to Campoverde]

I just wonder if the peppermint capsules are too much, maybe they should be taken less frequently. I took one once and got diarrhea almost straight away. I have woken in the night needing to have a bm with twinges and pains but not usually diarrhea like ....but perhaps there's a similarity. Also have you noticed a pattern depending what you ate?

[711debbie]

make sure you take an enteric-coated peppermint capsule like Colpermin (at Boots and Superdrug); otherwise, the capsule bursts too soon.

[Readmeastory]

I take peppermint capsules but they are enteric coated . But I m constipated and it helps with that . Plus it’s says 30 minutes before a meal I would take it 1hr or 45 min. Before eating . But maybe try just the tea . I also have leaky bum . But it’s a bit like over flow .so I’m told . But see dr as we need to keep at drs as they just don’t understand how bad it can get . Hope you feel better 😁

[Jintersqinter]

I do take Colpermin, peppermint capsules when pain is really bad, but it tends to keep diarrhea going. Try buscopan , 2x4 times a day , they are a God send for me .

[Arpin]

oh the joys of IBS thankfully you were home I wouldn’t drink hot mint tea try it a little cooler I’m the other way rock hard poo that manages to present its self in marble sized pieces but I do worry one may manage to escape Imodium isn’t really long term remedy Go and see your doctor you may have an infection

I had colonoscopy and am now on Merbeverine which helps with painful spasms etc and Pantoprazole on top of these I take Live bacteria caps and a peppermint cap daily I bought Peppermint cordial too

Since I stopped drinking hot herbal teas it’s been a lot better This IBS lark is trial and error it is a difficult journey really debilitating but I got to the stage when I talk to my tum and tell it it won’t win and to do it’s worse Sounds mad but positivity makes you stronger Get all your tests done and come back to us We are a friendly bunch who all appreciate what you are going through Good luck

Sandie 🧡