Pregabalin for IBS

[PinkCrayon123]

Hi, does anyone take pregabalin for their IBS? I have recently been prescribed it at 25mg twice a day. I started it on Saturday but no difference yet, maybe it's too soon. If you take it are you on similar doses and does it help you? Many thanks.

[Cat33]

Hello PinkCrayon I was prescribed Pregabalin for severe back pain following my knee replacement As the pain got better I also noticed I felt calmer and enjoyed things more and I have been allowed to stay on them

I'm sorry I can't answer your post with regards ibs but I can say if you have anxiety because of it then you should definitely find Pregabalin will help

Wishing you all the very best

[PinkCrayon123 in reply to Cat33]

Many thanks for replying Cat33. Good to know it helped you and hopefully it will help me too

[Cat33 in reply to PinkCrayon123]

I meant to say that you might not notice anything straight away but give it time and hopefully you will see an improvement Really hope so much they do help x

I had to chuckle when I saw you reply to Orrible Guts for a second I thought that's rude then realised that's their forum name 😂

[PinkCrayon123 in reply to Cat33]

Thanks Cat33, I'll keep taking them and be a bit more patient x. Lol, about you thinking I was being rude then realising it was Orrible-guts forum name 😂

[Cat33 in reply to PinkCrayon123]

Hope they work for you Yes was so funny this morning about Orrible Guts 😂

Good job we can have a laugh x

[edwangy]

Pregablin can cause constipation and can be difficult to come off

[PinkCrayon123]

Thanks for letting me know, worrying to hear it can cause constipation as it's the last thing I need.

[Orrible-guts]

Hi Pink Crayon. I take Pregablin for Neuropathic pain related to my MS. It works well for that but can't say I've noticed any changes with the IBS. I think you need to give it more time before making a final judgement.

[PinkCrayon123]

Hi Orrible-guts, many thanks for your reply. Yes it probably is too soon to make a final judgment. I just wish I could have a magic wand to stop the IBS pain.

[Starseed67]

I've been taking pregabalin before I was diagnosed with IBS for something completely different but it is supposedly good for pain relief amongst other things.

[PinkCrayon123 in reply to Starseed67]

Thanks for your reply. Hopefully it will help with my IBS.