Re: IBS question

[Guest guest]

Not sure your doctor will give you anything, hun. I've got Crohn's

(jejunoileitis form) and internist sent me to two other doctors,

including a pain clinic, for the pain. None of them would give me

anything for it (talking 8 through 10's at night, screaming, crying,

rocking) because they were afraid of paralytic ileus. In my opinion, they are

just afraid to give anything because we've had a lot of docs being arrested down

here for giving pain meds. One doctor even had morphine in his medical bag! Oh

my God! (said with great sarcasm)

If your doctor actually does anything, he'll probably do a CT scan of

the gut or something to see if you're kinked up somewhere. Don't

ignore it or try to tough it out, ok? Make sure your gut hasn't

started doing something really nasty.

Let us know how you're doing, ok? I wish I could help. I'm not a

doctor, just an old Crohnie with other silliness going on in this old

body.

Hugs gentle and mild, Jeanne B in GA

> Donna wrote:

> Real quick question I think I'm suffering from IBS at the moment. Can my gp

give me something to stop it I'm in so much pain I'm rocking.

[Guest guest]

Yes, there are several medications depending on the cause.  Your doctor should

be able to help you since severe diarrhea causes one to be dehydrated.

Jennette

> Donna wrote:

>Real quick question I think I'm suffering from IBS at the moment. Can my gp

give me something to stop it

[Guest guest]

All,

Yes, and please remember Reglan (an older medication) does cause Parkinson type

gestures that can be irreversible. Immodium has the basic stuff a Doctor will

give you also and I would talk with your Doctor about keeping something in your

medicine chest. I do this for nausea but I hardly ever get diarrhea. If I do, I

am very sick. IBS, irritable bowel syndrome, is a catch all for some

stomach/colon conditions that have combinations of constipation and diarrhea or

either so don't think you just have to have diarrhea and some other conditions

cause IBS symptoms unless you know you have it and are used to it.

It is wise to get it checked out and like Jennette says, it is so easy to get

dehydrated and Gatorade or electrolyte drinks and pedilyte popsicles can help

you replace them, but that is up to your

Doctor.http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/?term=Irritable%20bowel%20syndro\

me%20AND%20subject_for_consumers_medrev[sb]

Fiber supplements made from psyllium, peppermint oil products and some

anti-cramping medications like butylscopolamine can relieve the symptoms of

irritable bowel syndrome. Anti-cramping medications in particular sometimes

cause adverse effects such as a dry mouth or dizziness.

Abdominal pain, constipation and/or diarrhea are the main symptoms of irritable

bowel syndrome (IBS). This condition is also sometimes called irritable colon,

spastic colon, mucous colitis, spastic colitis or nervous stomach. It is rather

common. In the past, people who had IBS were often led to believe that it was

purely a physical reaction to psychological issues. Nowadays, even though the

psychological components of this syndrome are still not fully understood, it is

clear that physical problems also play a role. Click here to read about the

signs and symptoms of IBS and how it is diagnosed.

Although there are many theories about the possible causes of IBS, it is still

not clear how it arises. As well as many theories, there are a lot of treatments

and strategies that people use to try to relieve their symptoms. Some change

their diets, others try to reduce stress in their work and private lives. Many

use anti-cramping medications (antispasmodics) or bulking agents like fiber

supplements. Complementary therapies such as peppermint oil are often used too.

This website discusses medications used for IBS,

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butylscopolamine. I used to take Donnatol but that

was a long time ago and if I get stuck with cramping, I take Benadryl as it used

to be used for large muscle cramping and anticholriengic.

From the Medication site for Benadryl :Diphenhydramine is also used to prevent

and treat motion sickness, and to treat insomnia (difficulty falling asleep or

staying asleep). Diphenhydramine is also used to control abnormal movements in

people who have early stage parkinsonian syndrome (a disorder of the nervous

system that causes difficulties with movement, muscle control, and balance) or

who are experiencing movement problems as a side effect of a medication.

I do not advise anyone taking anything without checking with your Doctor but I

know what I can take and Benadryl has been around for years and was used to

treat the disorders I mentioned and have found it to help me when I had no other

medications. It couldn't hurt to check with your Doctor to keep something on

hand as it is miserable having IBS.

Good Luck

Bennie