Pain after bowel movement

[Bigbrother-8]

After I have been to the toilet I get really bad stomach pains,(cramp like)I go to the toilet 2/3 times a day,silly question but could I be constipated,does anyone else have stomach pain after bowel movement.

[Linley]

Possibly because your bowel is still contracting maybe an anti spasmodic maybe needed, but that's only my opinion as an IBS sufferer.

[Lovetocycle76 in reply to Linley]

Hi Linley. Do anti spasmodics require a prescription? I'm going through the same thing but the more I go to the toilet the worse it gets. I think sometimes what helps is not going for a couple of days but easier said than done.

[Linley in reply to Lovetocycle76]

I get Mebeverine time release capsules on prescription only. But check with your GP as he/she may recommend an over the counter one from a pharmacy. Good luck

[Lovetocycle76 in reply to Linley]

Thank you. Best wishes to you.

[Bluevelvet123 in reply to Lovetocycle76]

Can you get buscopan? That’s over the counter and works for me.

[Lovetocycle76 in reply to Bluevelvet123]

Sorry, have just seen your reply. Thank you.

[Jackie1612]

Sorry to hear that you have these pains.

I always have pain after a bowel movement. I think it is because of bowel hypersensitivity, one of the symptoms of IBS. I find that resting with a hot wheat bag on my stomach helps. Sometimes I take paracetamol.

I have to avoid anti-spasmodics because they cause constipation for me

[Bigbrother-8 in reply to Jackie1612]

Doctor thinks it might be diverticulitis,done a stool test waiting on results.

[Jackie1612 in reply to Bigbrother-8]

Yes it might be, sorry. I always forget that I have some diverticular disease

[Mutleyforever]

Hi, this was always an issue for me, and it could last all day. I found peppermint capsules at breakfast time helped prevent it. Also some digestive bitters like artichoke leaf or gentian can help. I believe this is visceral hypersensitivity, which can be difficult to address.

[Mutleyforever in reply to Mutleyforever]

Sorry just to add …I’ve switched to chamomile tea ,it also helps to calm a reactive colon!

[pinky16]

I agree with Jackie1612. Antispasmodics may be OK for some but they affect the bowels natural peristalsis. I now have slow gut motility and constant constipation. I suffer pain after bowel movements and rest afterwards (recommend by my specialist bowel nurse). See a doctor if it doesn't clear up. Best wishes.

[Bigbrother-8 in reply to pinky16]

Doctor said could be diverticulitis,

[winfong]

I have pain, plus major fatigue as well. I also have diverticulitis, so it may well be that. Waiting for an appointment with my gastro guy

[XDjames]

Yes, frequently, particularly if there is wind pressure built up that's released.

[Starfush]

Water + electrolytes make sure your getting at least the recommend amounts of the minerals and then go from there.