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Peppermint Capsules

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Marinab
Marinab

Hi -

Has anyone tried peppermint capsules? If so, what was your experience? I have been taking bismuth subsalicylate and I think it is messing up my digestion and causing a rebound effect. I need an alternative but am afraid the peppermint oil will irritate my stomach and cause nausea.

Thanks,

Marina

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  • pippa58442
    pippa58442 Marinab

    Posted

    I tried peppermint tea for my IBS. It didn't help my pain and it gave me heartburn because it relaxes the esophageal sphincter and lets the acid out. I have acid reflux caused by a weak oesophageal sphincter. Peppermint treatment is not recommended for people with acid reflux for this reason.

  • sam18386
    sam18386 Marinab

    Posted

    peppermint gives me the runs horrendously. what are you taking it for? can you take an alternative?

    • Marinab
      Marinab sam18386

      Posted

      That is one of the side effects I'm afraid of!

  • jeannecatlover
    jeannecatlover Marinab

    Posted

    I have IBS-C and take IBgard peppermint oil pills. The capsules prevent the peppermint oil from entering your digestive tract until it gets to the small intestine, which is where you want it. This has been a huge help to me. My abdominal pain is much less frequent than it used to be, and my abdominal distention is steadily decreasing. For me, 6 pills per day were necessary to feel the positive effect (2 before or after each meal), and I had to take it for a couple months before I felt the full impact.

    • maria47829
      maria47829 jeannecatlover

      Posted

      Hi, are you still taking the IBgard? I was given it from my gastro but have been afraid to take them. I hate taking anything.

    • jeannecatlover
      jeannecatlover maria47829

      Posted

      Yes, I'm still taking IBgard, 6 pills/day. I've been on it for over 6 months now. No negative effects at all.

      I understand your hesitancy to take anything; I feel the same. But for me, anyway, these have seemed very mild, with only positive effects.

    • Marinab
      Marinab maria47829

      Posted

      I am afraid to take them too. I fear I'll be the person with the side effect that takes me out for the day.When you have IBS, you have to prepare for things in advance and do whatever it takes to reduce your sick days.

    • Marinab
      Marinab jeannecatlover

      Posted

      Thanks Jeanne! Do you find they prevent the IBS-D symptoms? Can you take them first thing in the morning before breakfast?

    • jeannecatlover
      jeannecatlover Marinab

      Posted

      I have IBS-C, so I can't comment on the effect with IBS-D. You need to take them 30-60 mins before or after meals, so you could definitely take them first thing before breakfast.

      But as I said, I didn't feel benefits until I was taking 6 per day, 2 pills before or after each meal.

  • sarah87162
    sarah87162 Marinab

    Posted

    I take Colpermin and I think they help.

    You can buy them over the counter at a chemist and if they help you can get them on prescription.

    Hope this helps.

    Sarah

    • Marinab
      Marinab sarah87162

      Posted

      Thank you! Encouraging to hear they work. I will Google and see if they are available in the US.

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