Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Support Group

Irritable bowel syndrome is a common intestinal disorder that is characterized by bloating, abdominal pain, diarrhea, cramping, and constipation. Typically no abnormalities appear during standard medical testing, and so irritable bowel syndrome is identified by the symptoms. Although irritable bowel syndrome can cause serious discomfort, the intestines are not harmed.

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Bluejeanz 07/13/2009

Recently experienced constipation to the point where I felt I had a blockadge.
Im in a lot of pain with the boat thats its making breathing very difficult.
Ive only been on the Lactulose 2days and wondered how long does it take before things work,as Im pretty desperate and in a slight state of panic,as I fear my stomach will burst.
Any advice help would be gratefully received,as Im Im at my wits end with pain,and I frighten to be truthful.

deleted_user 07/14/2009

I can't be much use as I have IBS-D but it sounds like you shoud see your doctor to make sure that the constipation treatment that you have chosen is the best for you at this time.

Pain wise heatbags and drinking plenty of warm water always help for me a bit. I just wanted to say hang in there and I hope this passes soon *hugs*

deleted_user 07/14/2009

Schedule a colonoscopy it rules out many things. If your female get a ca125 and transvaginal ultrasound and a pap done pelvic disorders like oc and endo can also cause ibs c symptoms. Hope all will be ok with you. Let us know the outcome

deleted_user 07/14/2009

If your results are normal and your diagnosed ibs c take plenty of vegetables and lots of soluble fibre also 2.5 litres of water helps me more than anything. For laxative I used movicol but you must use laxatives only if presceibed by your gi doctor. Hope this helps

Bluejeanz 07/14/2009

Thanks for your help....
Trouble with me is that I want instant resultswith the Lactulose,and have since read up alot more about it.
Because my stomach is so distented its hampering my breathing,have contacted several out of hours GPs but they don't seem to think I have anything to worry about,but trying to get my breath can't be right.

As I say Ive been taking Lactulose since Sunday and its only Tuesday,so will have to carry on gasping.

deleted_user 07/14/2009

Please call the doctor you trust most and either talk to him/her over the phone or make an appt. ASAP. You shouldn't have to go through this. I am now taking Align (over the counter - Google it.), takes 2-3 weeks to work, has good bacteria in it. It is for IBS, diarrhea, bloating, gas, constipation. It is now starting to work in my 3rd week.

deleted_user 07/14/2009

I was rushed to hospital only to be told after many tests that I have ibs c. I am visiting pharmacies to find a probiotics that can solve my ibs c for now I am on fibre and occasiomaly on lactulose when ibs c is worse. It tends to get. Worse during my cycles. Your not alone I hope we can finally defeat ibss c.

cutesy 07/15/2009

DEAR BLUEJEANZ, I SURE UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH!! IT IS TERRIBLE PAIN AND SUFFERING! WELL, I HAVE ALSO GOTTEN LIKE THIS DUE TO IRRITABLE BOWEL AND MY MEDS. I SUGGEST THAT YOU TRY AN GLYCERIN SUPPOSITORY, THAT GOES INTO THE ANUS AND GIVE IT UP TO 10MINUTES IF YOU CAN HOLD IT THAT LONG AND THEN TRY AND GO?? ALSO, WHEN I AM REALLY CONSTIPATED I HAVE TO USE A FLEET ENEMA, AND THAT IS WHAT THEY USUALLY USE IN THE HOSPITAL FOR THIS PROBLEM, AND IT IS SAFE. I DON'T KNOW IF YOU HAVE HEARD OF THEM BUT THE WAY IT WORKS IS WHEN YOU OPEN THE BOX FOR THE FLEET ENEMA, YOU WILL SEE A PLASTIC BOTTLE WITH WATER IN IT. ALSO THERE WILL BE A TOP ON IT THAT HAS A POINT AND THAT IS WHERE THE WATER COMES OUT OF, IT IS EASIER TO DO IF YOU DO HAVE HELP, BUT IT DOES SHOW YOU WAYS OF USING IT BY YOURSELF, WHICH I HAVE HAD TO DO ALSO IN EMERGENCIES AND SEVERE PAIN. MAKE SURE YOU GET MOST OF THE WATER INTO YOUR BOWEL AND YES THERE WILL BE SOME OF THE WATER LEFT OVER IN THE BOTTLE THAT IS NORMAL. THEN I THINK THE BOTTLE SAYS TO LAY ON YOUR LEFT SIDE AND TRY AND HOLD IT IN AS LONG AS YOU CAN. THEN, YOU WILL GET A STRONG URGE TO GO TO THE BATHROOM AND I AM SURE THAT IF HELD IN LONG ENOUGH 10 - 20MINUTES THAT IT WILL CLEAR YOUR BOWELS GENTLY AND EASIER FOR YOU. THEN RELIEF!!!!! YAY! I SURE KNOW THAT FEELING AND I PRAY THAT THIS WILL HELP FOR YOU ALSO. YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO PURCHASE THE SUPPOSITORY AND/OR THE FLEET ENEMA AT ANY DRUGSTORE OR EVEN WALMART HAS THEM TOO, I SUGGEST THAT YOU DO NOT TAKE THEM BOTH AT THE SAME TIME AS YOU MAY GET TOOO MANY CRAMPS AND THAT WOULD BE VERY HARD ON YOU. I SURE KNOW ABOUT THE DESENDING STOMACH AND I ALWAYS HAVE LOW BACK PAIN ALSO!! GOOD LUCK! IF THIS DOESN'T RELIEVE YOU THEN I WOULD GO TO THE HOSPITAL AND THEY HAVE STRONGER FLEET ENEMAS THERE OR COULD TAKE X-RAYS TO SEE IF THERE IS A BLOCKAGE OK??? I SURE HOPE THAT THIS IS SOME HELP TO YOU!! AND I HOPE THAT EVERYTHING COMES OUT ALL RIGHT!! HA LOL SORRY HAD TO SAY IT! LET ME KNOW IF IT HAS HELPED IF YOU WANT TAKE CARE SUE

cutesy 07/15/2009

P.S. JUST WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT I ALSO TAKE LACTULOSE AND SENOKOT "S" 2 PILLS TWICE DAILY, AND OF COURSE YOU HAVE TO DRINK ALOT OF WATER WITH THE LACTULOSE OR MAYBE IT MAY BLOCK YOU UP MORE????? BYE AGAIN SUE

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