Hi everyone! Introducing myself and wondering...
#311898 - 07/24/07 05:57 PM
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Hi everyone. I'm 34, mom of 2 girls and I'm new to the site. I have been taking a couple weeks to read as much as I can and learn and make the dietary changes I think are going to help me.
Since about college, I've been someone who couldn't go anywhere without a dose of immodium in my purse. Only recently did I realize that that probably isn't normal! Granted, I would have long periods of feeling just fine, but then horrible gas/cramps/D would always return. The only 100% sure trigger I know of so far is coffee. In fact, in the past, laying off the coffee for a while would make the symptoms disappear. Stupidly, I only gave up the stuff completely about 3 months ago (and it wasn't easy!), and this time the symptoms did not go away. Having been on the diet and SF supplements for about a week now, the d seems to already be getting better, but I am still left with painful spasms on my lower left side that sometimes radiate downward. Tends to feel beter when I lie down and relax for a bit and goes away when I sleep. I take it this is a colon spasm? Is it unusual to have such spasms even while not having other symptoms? And if the diet isn't addressing this, is it time for me to ask my GI specialist for an antispasmodic? Would love any advice anyone has. And can I just add my gratitude to Heather and everyone here for making this website such a godsend!!
Lilyona IBS D
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Welcome to the site!
Debbie IBS-pain, bloat, trapped gas
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Hi there!
Yes, you can have pain with no other symptoms some of the time at least. That the pain goes away when you lay down and relax and when you sleep is a good sign that it comes from the IBS. The motility pattern of the bowels in a person with IBS is only abnormal when the person is awake I just learned which explains why IBS symptoms typically don't wake you from your sleep. I take it you've had this type of pain before only now you have it without the D. If you should get an entirely new symptom however it's always a good idea to bring it up with your doctor.
Try the diet for a while and the herbal teas and if the pain doesn't get better then maybe you can bring it up with your doctor and ask to try an antispasmodic. But for many people peppermint works as well or even better than antispasmodic drugs from what I have heard/read.
Good luck and welcome to the boards.
/Ulrika, IBS-D
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Welcome to the site, it's worth it's weight in gold! Do try Heather's peppermint capsules; I find it very helpful for the "left side pain." When you find out your "triggers" your life will be almost "normal." The hypnosis tapes, "IBS Audio Program 100" are a godsend too. Good luck....CMB
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