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peppermint oil

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Lotsofpain
Lotsofpain

What are peoples expereince of using peppermint oil to relieve ibs pain

 

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  • Sloganlogo
    Sloganlogo Lotsofpain

    Posted

    It worked really well for me. But I do know it makes things worse for some people..
  • pippa58442
    pippa58442 Lotsofpain

    Posted

    I did try peppermint tea but I can’t say I noticed any improvement in my stomach pain.and it gave me heartburn.  I have GERD which is made worse by peppermint.
  • rosalind39891
    rosalind39891 Lotsofpain

    Posted

    I haven't found peppermint oil very helpful,  though do drink a lot of peppermint tea which seems to help. If the pain you're getting is a crampy pain, Buscopan is good for that, but there are so many different sorts of pain with IBS. Good luck!

  • sarah87162
    sarah87162 Lotsofpain

    Posted

    Peppermint Oil capsules called Colpermin.

    You can buy them from a chemist. If you find they help you can get them on prescription.

    I find them helpful to take an hour before food.

    They do prevent the food running straight through you.

    Hope you find them helpful.

    Sarah

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