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Periods (PMS) and ibs?

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loni11
loni11

Hi! I was just wondering if anyone else experiences worse symptoms the week before/during/after their period and if there are any tops to calm down this flare up?

Thank you!! xx

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  • K.kgirl1223
    K.kgirl1223 loni11

    Posted

    Yes mine is alot Worse with period... I don't have any tips to calm down flare up. I wish I did... I was just diagnosed few weeks ago.

  • Kwazii
    Kwazii loni11

    Posted

    Hi loni11

    Yes definitely. My only IBS symptom now (I used to hav them all!) is bloating and it is a lot worse when I have PMS. This is because progesterone slows the digestive system. I think all of us with IBS have a poor digestive system so being slowed down too really doesn't help!

    • Kwazii
      Kwazii

      Posted

      I also found going on the contraceptive pill made my IBS considerably worse!
  • emily_92420
    emily_92420 loni11

    Posted

    Yes i definately notice a change, sometimes good, sometimes bad. I take fenimax. It takes away period pains by dulling down the hormones in your system. It has been known to lighten heavy period sufferers to. The doctors can pescribe it to you but i believe you can buy it at your chemist (UK) I strongly believe these tablets help.
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