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Posted 7/19/2011 7:53 AM (GMT 0)
Hello,

I had lasagne at the weekend with sweetcorn in it and have been suffering with terrible tummy pain ever since, not that hungry and keep on having urges to go for no2 however am constipated. It kinda sucks, feeling really crappy (mentally :( )

Any thoughts apart from not touching sweetcorn again? I normally dont eat pasta as I have had problems with it in the past but thought lasagne sheets would not be as bad - i later found out that humans cant naturally digest sweetcorn.

Wont be eating this again!!

I just have a very low ache in my groin and is flaring up every hour or so.
Posted 7/19/2011 8:34 AM (GMT 0)
Hello!

Welcome to Healing Well

If you have had problems with pasta before, it could be that. Sweetcorn isn't digested, it comes out the other end!
If you are constipated, have you tried any stool softener or laxative? Do you take anything normally for your IBS?
If the pain continues, you should see your doctor. The pain could be from the constipation.

Posted 7/19/2011 9:01 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Tori,

I had my first stool a short time ago - first in 3 days so quite pleased with that.

I dont really want to try any laxatives incase it triggers the dihorea. Dont want to conflict with work, kinda difficult I guess. I have some Fibregel at home - is that worth trying again?

Thanks
Posted 7/19/2011 10:09 AM (GMT 0)
Yes Fibogel is good as it bulks up the stool and helps with constipation. Don't let yourself get too constipated as that i not a good thing. It's not a strong laxative so won't cause diahorrea.
Don't be suprised to see the sweetcorn in your stool!!
Posted 7/19/2011 12:16 PM (GMT 0)
Just had lunch and totally regret having it as about 10 minutes after I had urge for toilet - bit of dihorea and then some of that yellowy pus stuff. *nasty* I know but how else can I explain it. lol

Can 1 meal I had 3 days ago really cause this much upset?
Posted 7/19/2011 2:50 PM (GMT 0)
How constipated are you? The diahorea could be overflow if you are v constipated.
Posted 7/20/2011 10:53 PM (GMT 0)
Phillips Colon Health
Greek yogurt
Gas-x Prevention(before meals)
All have help me, I cant tell which one helps with constipation and I dont really get diahorrea that often.
If you havnt tried these maybe they'll help, best of luck to you.

P.S. Im going to try that Fibogel
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