Not so stable anymore... back on the fiber wagon!
#203444 - 08/07/05 10:20 PM
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Stephie
Reged: 03/10/04
Posts: 2696
Loc: Vancouver, Canada
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Hi all,
My stomach has been big time bad for the past little while (I am assuming due to stress mostly, and some poor food choices as well) and I have been just trying to ignore it, but now that I am hoping to start working full time again I know I need to get it back under control.
I am having D, a lot of pain and big time bloat (can wear different belt loops day to day!).
The last time I saw the GI doc, she gave me a thing to take Metamucil wafers and Adrian went out and got them for me. If he hadn't gone to get them, I would have just started back on some Prodium that I already had but I thought I would try it since we had it.
So far, no change but it's only been one day!
Since it has been so long that I have posted for tummy advice and the pain has been really bad, I just thought I'd ask what people are doing for pain in case there is anything I'd forgotten about or if anyone has tried any new ideas!
I am taking immodium every day now, and would really like to NOT have to take it anymore but I do have quite a long commute if I get this job to start Tuesday so will have to be big time safe until then!
Thanks guys!
--Steph
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~~I'm not crazy, I'm just a little unwell-I know right now you can't tell~~Matchbox 20
IBS-D,pain.
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I don't have much advice but just wanted to wish you luck in getting better soon. My belly is always in pain. At the worst points or if I have to go somewhere I take Buscopan and hope it does it's job that day. Are you still drinking the peppermint tea or taking the capsules? I can't remember if you have reflux or not? Anyway, best of luck from me and keep us updated on how you're going with it all 
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Amy
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how I love thee!
You know, my doctor in the UK gave me a bunch of pills and told me they were pretty strong. I only took maybe 2, because they make me sleepy and my doc said to only take them if I really needed to.
Since this most recent 'flare up', I have taken 3 in the last few days. They do help the pain, but they do also make me tired and stuff.
Apparently, I do have reflux. I still drink peppermint tea after safe meals and don't get many problems. Don't take the capsules, though, as they bother me.
Thanks Amy!
--Steph
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~~I'm not crazy, I'm just a little unwell-I know right now you can't tell~~Matchbox 20
IBS-D,pain.
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I take lomotil. If I have more than two BM a day I take it because after two I know it will not stop. If you have another after the first pill, then take a second. It is pres only but works great. Also I learned when you are having a D day take your electrolytes. I drink Pedicatric electrolyte by the Kroger brand. Made for kids but it taste good and I hate gatoraid. I still have frequent attacks but they last like 12 hours. If anyone has nause like I do during attacks I have a great med for that. It is a compound, just let me know and I will give you the info.
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