Menstruation and IBS

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Greengal

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Posted 10/18/2010 9:06 PM (GMT 0)

try ginger tea ,few specks of it in water n boil and add honey to taste.It should help with cramps.

try alternative meds but be careful.

massage and hot compress may help.

shawn12

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Posted 10/19/2010 4:43 PM (GMT 0)

Kelsey1989

For one, don't take advil, it can cause more problems, especially pain. They are hard on the gut.

List your symptoms.

For pain there are quite a few things to try.

justme7

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Posted 1/8/2011 6:02 AM (GMT 0)

I've been suffering with IBS D for quite some time now and the worst time is during my periods. During my periods I get cramping, gas, sick to stomach at times and even wierd sensations come over my body. I was introduced to Medical marijuana...thats where you take it legal for medical reasons. This did wonders for me..since its a relaxing and calming natural drug and known to relieve pain. I can now tolerate my periods and my bouts of IBS, pain and stomach cramps are at minimal. Life is better!

alexdog1

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Posted 1/8/2011 7:54 PM (GMT 0)

I had this conversation with my gynecologist and she said the gut is very active during menstruation and its very common to get D or an active bowels...

shawn12

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Posted 1/8/2011 11:51 PM (GMT 0)

it is worth reading these

This is some info on women and IBS and Menses, as well as some other info.
Evidence for Exacerbation of Irritable Bowel Syndrome During Menses

http://www.mindbodydigestive.com/mbdc/women-and-ibs/#84

Joan M

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Posted 1/13/2011 9:04 PM (GMT 0)

i always had constipation and cramping with my menses. i avoided food on the first day and might have a piece of bread late in the day. the second day i was very careful and by the third day i went back slowly to a regular diet. was able to drink tea and water all days so that is what i did. took alleve (after the piece of bread) and was able to deal with it. it can be VERY VERY PAINFUL and hope you do better.

peace on

Declan Parkes

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Posted 1/16/2011 4:59 AM (GMT 0)

Hello There,

I am a 36 year old guy.
I am suffering Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) disease.
Can anyone tell me about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) treatment?
What are the reasons of this Disease?
Do you have any idea about its cure?
What I will make changes in my lifestyle?
Is Menstruation is the cause of IBS...?

Thanks.

pam1977

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Posted 4/23/2012 5:24 PM (GMT 0)

i am so glad i have found this site i have been reading through and everything im feeling is not just me i am in so much pain right now and had started getting worried but after reading every ones posts i know im not alone.
i have suffered ibs for about 4 years now btu also suffer from very bad periods now the two seem to have become one and was starting to think something was wrong,oh i should explaine i also suffer panic attacks to so it does not help when my mind is in that state.even as i have read things seems to have eased a little so again thank you for sites like these :)

CMTN

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Posted 10/9/2012 7:56 PM (GMT 0)

I'm going through IBS-D right now while on my period. I have IBS-D pretty much every day, though some days are better than others. I hate being on my period because it makes the IBS so much worse plus the additional pain from menstrual cramping. I've considered getting a hysterectomy because I am finished having children, however I don't know if it is an elective procedure, plus it seems pretty drastic. I'm not sure the relief from the periods would be worth the adverse side effects. The last time I was at the OBGYN they suggested I get an Ablation but again it also seems drastic and there is no guarantee it will stop your cycles. I wish I could take BCP but they make me feel funny and being close to 40 I'm afraid of the risk of strokes and heart attacks. So for now I'm just dealing with it.

On a positive note I found out that taking Iberogast really helps with my IBS-D. When I use it regularly and stay away from my trigger foods I actually have normal bowel movements though sometimes it seems more like IBS-C. I've had the IBS-D for so long, the IBS-C is almost a welcome change.

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