Agony through stress

Hi Pippa,  I will try some antispasmodic as they normally help me out.  Buscot and doesn't normally help so I'll leave those out.  Thanks! 

You may have to try several antispasmodics to find one that suits.

Thanks. 

Hope it works. 

 

Doubt it just heard my counselling has been cancelled too,  for assault! I'm just waiting for a brick to knock me out! 

See your doctor and emphasise that the cancellation of your counselling session has triggered a severe IBS flare up and ask for a new session to be fast tracked. If your doctor is not sympathetic to your needs, make a complaint and see a different doctor.

Painkillers and antispasmodics will help your pain. When I have severe flare ups due to stress, painkillers and antispssmodics always help me.

I did what you advised doctor is very sympathetic and totally understand managed to get my counselling reinstated! Now throat feels all tender and stomach feels dreadful! 

That's great!

Thanks Pippa. X

Obviously an irritated stomach and throat isn't great, but it will get better when your stress levels lower.

Hi Pippa,  nope this is worse it's lead to viral laryngitis! Fabulous!!! 

IBS puts a lot of stress on the body which can lower your immunity to infection.  Stress alone can make you more prone to bugs too and there are colds and flu going around at the moment.

Hi Pippa,  this is the 2nd time in 6 weeks I got laryngitis,  I have asked and asked for help with immunity but to no avail if you have this what do you try for immunity? Please help I've racked my brains as to what I take and drawn a blank! 

There is not much you can do for sore throats. Hot honey or lemon drinks, lozenges and painkillers are your best options to manage the infection. However, if the infection keeps coming back, ask your doctor if you need antibiotics which are effective for bacterial infections but not for viruses.

Plenty of sleep, light exercise and managing stress all help to boost your immune system.  When you have your counselling session, you will be able to get coping strategies for stress.

The sore throat thing bothers me as I have either laryngitis, sinusitis or labyrinths regularly.  I last had viral laryngitis 5 weeks ago only.  It's too frequently for my liking! There must be something I can take to boost my immunity! 

Vitimin C is good for warding off infections; you could also ask your doctor for a vitamin D test to see if you are deficient.  Low vitamin D can cause ypu to be prone to infections.  

Hi Pippa, my doctor is about as much use as a chocolate teapot! All tests were negative for vitamin do which I already take and calcium which I take.  Sinus problems I've had for years and I have begged for help! Just had enough now. 

just wondering if your laryngitis is caused by acid reflux related to ibs.  That has been a recurring problem for me.  I commonly get a hoarse and sore throat when my stomach is acting up.  I have been told that it is caused by stomach acids migrating up to the throat area.  It sure has helped when I do my regimen for combating reflux. 

I have thought that's the case as I got I'll when I was stressed,  it's how I stop it,  how? 

Try nasal sprays which will help with sinus blockage and pain associated with it.  If your sinus infections are viral, antibiotics won't help; your doctor is right about this.  However, OTC medication will relieve your symptoms.