If by 'non IBS related cramps', you mean menstrual cramps, that's what they were actually designed for. Thermacare has heat pads for back pain, shoulder pain & menstrual cramps. The ones for menstrual cramps do WONDERS for IBS pain as well. The only thing I've worried about is that on the package it says to use for only 8 hrs at a time, & I'm not sure why. I've used one overnight & then replaced it with a new one the next day. Hope I'm not doing any damage!
-------------------- Shelli - Wife & stay at home mom to 1 son, 1 dog & 2 parrots! IBS-A, usually C.
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Re: uh-oh / thermacare patch question
Thermacare has heat pads for back pain, shoulder pain & menstrual cramps. The ones for menstrual cramps do WONDERS for IBS pain as well. The only thing I've worried about is that on the package it says to use for only 8 hrs at a time, & I'm not sure why. I've used one overnight & then replaced it with a new one the next day. Hope I'm not doing any damage! 
