Hey there, Pretty Lady!
I never took my antispasmodic every day, just AS NEEDED. Some of the antispasmodics don't do anything for me either. NuLev, for one, is totally worthless. Hyoscyamine doesn't work when my cramps are really bad. But Donnatal works EVERY SINGLE TIME. Because it has dangerous side effects, I only take Donnatal when my cramps are unbearable. Thankfully, I haven't had to take the stuff for several months now.
You had a bad attack; when I have them, I also have a "hangover" the next morning, especially if I haven't taken any Donnatal.
I can't really answer your question about antidepressants. I was on an antidepressant but it caused cramping, so I quit. But this is an issue that you should take up with your doc.
Steph, is it conceivable that your attack has anything to do with anxiety? I mean, you were looking forward to last night's partying, but maybe your tummy wasn't. And now you're anticipating this beach party with your pub group. Any anxiety there? Think perhaps your tummy isn't looking forward to it?
The worst attack I ever had was on a Saturday morning. I was supposed to go to a party that night at my boss' home, a "command performance." The following day I was supposed to go to another party at my best friend's house to celebrate her anniversary, again a "command performance." I wanted to go, but my tummy did NOT. I was doubled over in pain -- no diarrhea, just cramps -- and had to make my way to both parties in misery. I spent the entire time in the bathroom, trying to poop, thinking it would relieve the cramping, but I was all pooped out. Then, at the second party, shortly before it was all over, I was standing there, talking to a friend, and suddenly I felt the cramping flush through my body, down my legs and out my feet. Sound weird? Maybe so, but that's what happened! I had done NOTHING to cause it to go away.
I think the tummy has a mind of its own....
Steph, I've noticed in a lot of your posts that you focus a lot on what other people think about your "sickness" and your having to go to the bathroom. Is it possible that your concern about this is actually causing your tummy to rumble?
I think I've asked you this before, but I don't recall your answer. Have you given any thought to Michael's program? I think he might be able to help you; he's helped so many of us, especially me. I was SOOOO anxiety-ridden before Michael!
Hope you feel better soon.
Bev
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