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IBS Symptoms after sex

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Samantha911
Samantha911

I wonder if anyone has this problem or is it just a coincidence.

?A few hours after sex I develop symptoms. I get all the usual pains, cramps etc but the diarrhoea is always terrible. It is now putting me off having sex as I can't bare the aftermath just a few hours later. If this has or does happen to others, is there any advice on how to deal with this problem. x

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  • erzebeth56080
    erzebeth56080 Samantha911

    Posted

    Hi sam. I hve the same issues. I had uti three days prior to sex, and aftr 5 hrs of sex, my abdomen is so painful, so i decided to see a doctor. Aftr lab results it came out i have uti and prescribed me some antibiotics and pain and fever reliever meds, i started yesterday and todays tuesday, i notice i had diarrhea and get super painful stomach and abdomen aches after drinking water or eating, this just all happened after i had sex too
    • Samantha911
      Samantha911 erzebeth56080

      Posted

      Firstly I'd like to commend you on 5 hours of sex. That's a thing of the past for me. Not enough energy these days. Knowing I am not the only one that has this happen to makes it easier for me deal with I think.

  • ykucuk53326
    ykucuk53326 Samantha911

    Posted

    I haven’t had this problem specifically but I’ve had it where my Ibs keeps me from being able to have sex because of the pain . But if your Ibs is exacerbated by sex then perhaps start things off more slowly, ask your partner to take it easy at first so your insides aren’t shocked by the sudden motion.

    Also perhaps try to not eat a few hours before sex so everything is settled and I would recommend (as I do to everyone with ibs) that you try peppermint tea! No sweetener added because sugar causes Inflamation and artificial sweetener is terribly hard to digest. It has saved my life.. every time I feel an Ibs attack coming on I can usually stop it in its tracks with a mug of peppermint tea, relaxation/meditation, and one of those heat pads you plug into the wall! (If you’re on the go, try thermacare heat patches- the menstrul cramp version fits best on the abdominal area!)

    Also.. when steeling your peppermint tea make sure to leave the bags in (I use 2 or 3 per mug) the whole time you drink it to increase potency. 

    So relaxinggg

    I hope I was able to help in some way!!

  • sam18386
    sam18386 Samantha911

    Posted

    Hi Sam snap the name! I know if I am ovulating then my ibs becomes really painful and really sore, it's then you need the chocolate and massage or glass of wine. I try lots of heat when I've had sex it appears to work.

    • Samantha911
      Samantha911 sam18386

      Posted

      I too have an IBS flare up when I am due on my period and during. I'll try your method of heat and hopefully that will help. xx

  • Akn
    Akn Samantha911

    Posted

    I think it is due to gut and brain relationship.Some people are free of their symptoms after sex for some time because of pleasant hormones.
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