Pain during flare up

[Ceasersalad]

Hi, Does anyone have any tips on how to manage pain in the stomach. I'm suffering from a flare up. I have IBS (D)

I find that heat helps a little, does anyone else have pain on only one side of the stomach. My pain is always on the left side .

It's nice to talk to people who understand this condition 🙂

[Haptonvalley]

I've suffered with its for over 20yrs mine always on left side ,mine been bad for a month I usually try peppermint oil off doc but asked him for buscapan instead cos I buy these from shop ,anxiety been bad so not sure if this brought it on .Hope you are feeling better soon x

[Ceasersalad in reply to Haptonvalley]

Thank you for replying, I appreciate your time . My GP prescribed peppermint oil capsules, and mebeverine. I normally take buscopsn . I don't know what brought mine on . All I can call it is horrendous. I am feeling a bit better tbh this morning no pain upon waking . I hope you are feeling better

[Mosey1702]

When I have an episode I take buscopan, Windeze (simeticome) and cocodamol for the pain. My IBS is due to to fructose malabsorption, so no fruit or vegetables for me 🥵. However some processed foods don't include fructose in the ingredients list. Then I, like you have an unexpected problem.

[Ceasersalad in reply to Mosey1702]

Thank you for your reply . I've been prescribed mebeverine and peppermint capsules. The pain is much better this morning. At least you know what is causing it . Sorry about you can't have fruits or vegetables. My GP just said you have ibs , just get on with it

Hope you are feeling better x

[xjrs]

I often find that pain is related to gas that has pooled in the system. You could try Rennie Deflatine (if you can get hold of it) and see if that helps.

[Ceasersalad in reply to xjrs]

Thank you! Will definitely try that.

I appreciate your time

[Buds23]

Hi, I often have pain in my left side when I have a flareup with my ibsd and I have Spasmanol.. Just one capsule and I feel much better and my pain is gone. You can get them on prescription or over the counter . 😏

[Ceasersalad in reply to Buds23]

Which capsule is that ?

[Buds23]

Spasmanol is also known as Alvarine Citrate it is the only one that works for me. Good luck if you do decide to give it a try.