WHAT TO TAKE FOR CRAMPS?

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franny19

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Posted 1/2/2014 9:57 PM (GMT 0)

What can be taken for the stomach cramps that can go with UC? Never really had them before.....

embersglow1

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Posted 1/2/2014 11:56 PM (GMT 0)

Bump.

I also would like some tips on this. Avoiding the gas and cramping.

As those have been very painful for me lately. Gas-X does nothing.

Thanks!

quincy

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Posted 1/3/2014 12:06 AM (GMT 0)

Food modifications that can exacerbate gas/cramps.

I use the antispasmodic Bentylol (dicyclomine) 4x daily when flaring.

If I'm flaring...of course, cramping/gas/spasming/bloating is a symptom that continues without relief. Upping rectal meds is a first thing.

I sometimes use baking soda for stomach discomfort and up Zantac to twice daily if it's not enough.

q

embersglow1

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Posted 1/3/2014 12:21 AM (GMT 0)

Thanks Q! Totally forgot about baking soda. I used to do that a bit for real upset guts.

I'm thinking I need to reel back on the food a bit. Been eating more with my appetite increasing. Might be a good time to restart my food journal now that the bleeding has stopped :)

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