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Does anyone get severe gas pain with IBS?

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Shellie6810
Shellie6810

I was diagnosed with IBS over 20 years ago. For the past 15 years I get severe gas pain and bloating to where I'm doubled over and can't do anything to get comfortable. The gas seems to get trapped and won't come out. I've been to different doctors and have had sigmoidoscopies, colonoscopies, scans, etc. The doctor gave me hyoscyamine, but it does nothing for the pain. I've tried heating pads, GasX, Tylenol, Motrin, Mylanta. Nothing helps. I'm desperate. I am going into my 19th hour of pain. Does anyone have any suggestions?

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  • pippa58442
    pippa58442 Shellie6810

    Posted

    Have you tried Windeze or bicarbonate of soda fpr gas? I also find milk helps with this too. Hyoscyamine works great for me along with Buscopan.  There are other antispasmodics on the market that your doctor could suggest.  Sometimes you need to try several. 
    • Shellie6810
      Shellie6810 pippa58442

      Posted

      I haven't tried those. I wish the hyoscyamine worked for me. Thank you for the suggestions.

    • pippa58442
      pippa58442 Shellie6810

      Posted

      Sorry I made a mistake and meant to say that hyoscyamine works for me along with Nurofen. Buscopan is the same thing as hyoscyamine!  Hope you can get some relief.
    • Shellie6810
      Shellie6810 pippa58442

      Posted

      Bummer. If it's the same as hyoscyamine then chances are it won't work for me. Thank you though!

    • pippa58442
      pippa58442 Shellie6810

      Posted

      It is the same; what a nuisance if it isn’t going to work!  Buscopan is actually a very mild antispasmodic and some people need a stronger medication for their IBS.  I find more potent meds upset my stomach, so I have to get milder ones. 

      Hopefully you can find something else.

  • rob2000
    rob2000 Shellie6810

    Posted

    I found diet is the only cure for me. are you following the Fodmap diet? This has helped massively and I can tell if I have eaten something which can produce gas as I feel pain and bloating.
    • Shellie6810
      Shellie6810 rob2000

      Posted

      I haven't heard of that diet. I'll look it up. I have a feeling that diet is going to be the only thing that helps me too. Thanks!

  • sarah87162
    sarah87162 Shellie6810

    Posted

    There are 2 things you could try. Omeprazole and Buscopan. You can buy Buscopan oer the counter and  if you find it works you can get it on prescription. Hope it helps.

    For IBS you can also buy Colpermin over the counter and again get it on prescription if you find it helps.

    Take care and keep in touch

    Sarah

    • Shellie6810
      Shellie6810 sarah87162

      Posted

      I used to be on Omeprazole but it didn't help. I haven't heard of the others you mentioned. I'll have to try them. At this point I'll try anything. Thanks!

  • FA54321
    FA54321 Shellie6810

    Posted

    Hi Shellie, I have to agree with Rob on this, Try a low FODMAP diet. You may have a food intolerance and this is one way of weeding it out of your diet. After 2 months you start introducing goods ‘forbidden’ on the diet. Sometimes foods that have caused you problems can be eaten in small amounts eventually. I have IBS & Coeliac disease and was finding that after being off gluten for sometime, other foods started giving me problems, foods like soya, onions, garlic, fruit etc. Give it a go, you have nothing to lose, except your horrible painful symptoms. 

    • Shellie6810
      Shellie6810 FA54321

      Posted

      Thank You! I will definitely look that diet up and try it!
  • anna6767
    anna6767 Shellie6810

    Posted

    Oh boy, that's horrible.  Have you tried chlordiazepoxide clidinium caps, it's a prescription my doctor gave me for the cramps and urgency of  my IBS.  I tried all the over the counter GasX, etc. and they do not work.   Don't use malanga either, if you need that type of help, use Gaviscon, sometimes it helps with gas.  I don't like Mylanta, I think it causes gas.  Anyway, ask your doctor about the capsules I take, see what she or he says. Perhaps something you are eating often is adding to your situation. I know when i eat too much bread, and I love bread, and too much veggies....the gas gets bad. Also, it doesn't help that I am a soda drinker, Coke is my drink of choice and I can't stop....sigh. 

    • Shellie6810
      Shellie6810 anna6767

      Posted

      I haven't heard of that medication. I'll have to ask my doctor about it. My problem isn't cramping though. It's stabbing pain. I can't seem to pinpoint it to any certain foods. This is the first attack I've had since August.

    • anna6767
      anna6767 Shellie6810

      Posted

      I tried hyoscyamine when I had my first UC attack (I also have IBS), it was one of the prescriptions that I was given and it didn't work for me.  I see in reading other replies that FODMAP diet came up. My doctor always says, "eat white" when I get bad. Follow FODMAP.  It does help but I hate doing it. It's so frustrating.  But the chlordiazepoxide clidinium caps do help help with all the pain, so try it if your doctor will agree to give it to you.  Let me know how you do! 

    • Shellie6810
      Shellie6810 anna6767

      Posted

      Does that medication cause side effects. I'm always so scared of that. Thank you!

    • FA54321
      FA54321 Shellie6810

      Posted

      Check with a pharmacist if you are taking any other medication, as it is not always compatible.
    • anna6767
      anna6767 Shellie6810

      Posted

      I have a real fright of taking any meds because I am hypersensitive. I have list of meds on my allergic list that is ridiculous because of reactions. I don't blame you  for being concerned about taking meds. I have had no reactions to the chlordiazepoxide clidinium caps.  I was worried about taking them myself but I am ok with them.  You just have to be careful about how much you take because they can constipate you because they slow things down. But honestly, they help with the intestinal cramps, diarrhea, etc.  Side effects are all relative to the person who takes the meds. We all react differently. That being said, I'd give them a try. 

    • anna6767
      anna6767 Shellie6810

      Posted

      I have a real fright of taking any meds because I am hypersensitive. I have list of meds on my allergic list that is ridiculous because of reactions. I don't blame you  for being concerned about taking meds. I have had no reactions to the chlordiazepoxide clidinium caps.  I was worried about taking them myself but I am ok with them.  You just have to be careful about how much you take because they can constipate you because they slow things down. But honestly, they help with the intestinal cramps, diarrhea, etc.  Side effects are all relative to the person who takes the meds. We all react differently. That being said, I'd give them a try.  Also, as off the road as this might sound, start going for a walk everyday, get yourself up to a mile or so, this does help, my symptoms improve when I do this (I sadly, have fallen off the walking wagon and am going to get myself back to the track!) 

    • anna6767
      anna6767 Shellie6810

      Posted

      I have a real fright of taking any meds because I am hypersensitive. I have list of meds on my allergic list that is ridiculous because of reactions. I don't blame you  for being concerned about taking meds. I have had no reactions to the chlordiazepoxide clidinium caps.  I was worried about taking them myself but I am ok with them.  You just have to be careful about how much you take because they can constipate you because they slow things down. But honestly, they help with the intestinal cramps, diarrhea, etc.  Side effects are all relative to the person who takes the meds. We all react differently. That being said, I'd give them a try.  Also, as off the road as this might sound, start going for a walk everyday, get yourself up to a mile or so, this does help, my symptoms improve when I do this (I sadly, have fallen off the walking wagon and am going to get myself back to the track!) 

    • Shellie6810
      Shellie6810 anna6767

      Posted

      Very true. It is different for everyone. I will mention it to my doctor. It's worth a try. At this point I'll try anything.

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