I'm allergic to painkillers, which is a real bummer. Anything stronger than paracetamol (acetaminophen) makes me itch and get numb lips, etc. Once i nearly died from a morphine injection following...
i bet it's cat or dog allergy. I've never been allergic to either of them but since i've been staying with my daughter and her 2 cats i've been getting very itchy watery eyes, especially after i...
I was going to start a post of my own about breathlessness but then i saw this thread. As well as asthma i have some other autoimmune diseases but they're all under control. My main problem is not...
I'm interested in SnowyLynne's comment about the Pamine Forte... i'm assuming it has codeine in it, which is good for stopping diarrhea. I too get it almost every day and have done for nearly 30...
Wow, that's really interesting. I've had IBS-D for nearly 30 years now and am still discovering things that make it worse but the main offenders are caffeine, milk and even the tiniest amount of...
It could be just severe IBS. Were you unusually stressed before this happened? Have you eaten something that could be upsetting you - something new perhaps? On the other hand, could it be an...
I take calcium to help stop diarrhea and also because not only is it good for bones but also helps prevent bowel cancer. Green vegetables usually contain a lot of calcium, which is now known to help...
Sweetie, the ENT is a good idea. You could have middle-ear problems and may need a different kind of treatment. Have you heard of ETD (eustachian tube dysfunction)? It can cause ringing in the ears,...
Hi there Groovey, thanks for the tip about the freezer... but i don't think my daughter will let me take the ice-cream out! (It's only a little freezer :-) However, i'll remember that for when i'm...
I'm new here too and would like to say good job on getting rid of allergens and making your home more suitable! The more you can do to make yourself less reliant on medication, the better. I find...
Sinus problems are well known for causing jaw pain. Sometimes every single tooth can hurt as well....
Over 20 years ago i was told that i have IBS but have never had any tests or investigations to rule out anything else. I can't have a colonoscopy due to other medical conditions. I suspect i may...
I don't have all those sensations but i know a few ways to get rid of gas, or stop it in the first place: Don't drink anything carbonated - no Coke, Mountain Dew, soda water, etc Avoid chewing gum -...
oneday, i hope things with your aunt are getting better and that you are having less stress at work. Look after yourself....
"My pain is just underneath my last rib and down to around the hip bone, slightly towards the back. The one difference between this pain and ALL the pains in this general area from both websites...
I'm post-gall bladder removal, so I just have bile floating around in my guts all willy-nilly; there's nothing in there anymore to time its release. So the Welchol soaks it up when it's not needed....
Just looking for some opinions... does yoghurt make your IBS worse rather than better? Is it a better idea to take probiotic pills instead? My IBS flared up again a couple of weeks ago and i had been...
Just adding my bit... i've also had diarrhea-type IBS for many years and am definitely not underweight! I also find that Caltrate-D works well a lot of the time (i use a cheaper generic version but...
Hi Everyone, I joined this forum not just to get advice and support but also to give you all the benefit of my many years of experience with IBS... lol Briefly, i'm in my middle years (assuming i'm...