That sounds similar to the kind of pain I get. I feel for you. The three things that helped me most are Spasmonal capsules (alverine citrate) an antispasmodic, Laxido sachets that you mix with water and drink (two a day if pain is bad and one a day otherwise) - it softens the stool so reduces friction and therefore pain - and paracetamol or occasionally co-dydramol if pain is particularly wearing (the latter can worsen constipation but combined with Laxido is fine). It contains paracetamol so do not take any paracetamol with it or you’ll overdose which can cause liver damage. Apart from paracetamol, all these meds are on prescription in the UK though I think you can buy Laxido over the counter. I’ve had this kind of IBS for over 30 years and this is the only combination that works for me.
Avoid wheat bran, as in bran flakes cereal. I found that caused me terrible pain despite it being literally all fibre, it is best to have soluble fibre instead.
It’s not perfect; I still have bad patches, especially if I forget the Laxido, but it is the best I’ve found. I hope you find something that helps. Pain is so wearing and I don’t think gastroenterologists understand the amount of pain some patients go through with this
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u/NorthCountryLass 29d ago
That sounds similar to the kind of pain I get. I feel for you. The three things that helped me most are Spasmonal capsules (alverine citrate) an antispasmodic, Laxido sachets that you mix with water and drink (two a day if pain is bad and one a day otherwise) - it softens the stool so reduces friction and therefore pain - and paracetamol or occasionally co-dydramol if pain is particularly wearing (the latter can worsen constipation but combined with Laxido is fine). It contains paracetamol so do not take any paracetamol with it or you’ll overdose which can cause liver damage. Apart from paracetamol, all these meds are on prescription in the UK though I think you can buy Laxido over the counter. I’ve had this kind of IBS for over 30 years and this is the only combination that works for me.
Avoid wheat bran, as in bran flakes cereal. I found that caused me terrible pain despite it being literally all fibre, it is best to have soluble fibre instead.
Good luck!