Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Help! Son ill again...I don't get it

I'm sorry your son is suffering so much. As the others said, it does sound like some sort of stomach bug. Does he have chills or a fever? Do you know if any of his classmates are having similar problems? I think following the "Breaking the Cycle" the next couple of days would help.

For his abdominal cramping you may want to try those new heat patches. I would recommend Playtex brand Heat Therapy (near the feminine hygiene products) because they're smaller and stick to your underwear. The heat is a great pain reliever and muscle relaxant, so this may help ease his pain. I'm reading over the warnings on the pamphlet it comes with: it does say not to used with young children (how old is your son?) and don't let him fall asleep with it on because he could get burned. A 3-pack is about $4.99 - 5.99. Oh, you may also want to get him some baby wipes if he's still suffering from D. As someone who's IBS-D, I've found these two products a great help!

You're doing a fine job helping your son control his IBS. It's too bad he had this attack. I hope he gets better soon!

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