Jennifer W asked:


If you know anything about irritable (sp?) / spastic colon please help me.
I have had spastic colon nearly all my life. This is the first time it’s bothered me this badly. I took two Hyomax SL 0.125 MG a few minutes ago and just took a pain pill.
About an hour ago we were at a restaurant and it started. I knew I didn’t feel like eating today, so I didn’t much. But the spasms won’t stop. It was constipation first, followed by acute diarrhea. Now it’s just liquid. The pain and spasms won’t quit. PLEASE tell me what to do. We have a lousy hospital ER. If we go they’ll make us sit forever. They’re very slow.
Is there something I can do to make it stop? I don’t know how much longer I can take this! This is the WORST it’s ever been. (Could it be a stomach bug making the colon spasm worse? My 11 year old daughter had diarrhea at the same time, in another bathroom.) ANY advice will be worth it. Any ideas how to make it a little better?
(If it’s too late this time, do you have advice for future events?)
A doctor diagnosed me at 14. I’m almost 44 now. I’m inclined to think this might be a bug.
Thanks about the water. Hyomax does give cotton mouth to begin with!
I did what you said; took some nausea meds, which are making me sleepy but also took away the nausea (thank goodness!).
I appreciate the advice. I’ll *try* to go lie down now. Husband is willing to take me somewhere if it doesn’t stop soon, but otherwise I’ll call my doctor in morning. Thanks again!
A doctor diagnosed me at 14. I’m almost 44 now. I’m inclined to think this might be a bug.
Thanks about the water. Hyomax does give cotton mouth to begin with!
I did what you said; took some nausea meds, which are making me sleepy but also took away the nausea (thank goodness!).
I appreciate the advice. I’ll *try* to go lie down now. Husband is willing to take me somewhere if it doesn’t stop soon, but otherwise I’ll call my doctor in morning. Thanks again!
A doctor diagnosed me at 14. I’m almost 44 now. I’m inclined to think this might be a bug.
Thanks about the water. Hyomax does give cotton mouth to begin with!
I did what you said; took some nausea meds, which are making me sleepy but also took away the nausea (thank goodness!).
I appreciate the advice. I’ll *try* to go lie down now. Husband is willing to take me somewhere if it doesn’t stop soon, but otherwise I’ll call my doctor in morning. Thanks again!

Dave Simpson asked:


What is IBS?
IBS - or to give it its full name - Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a set of symptoms which affect the stomach and bowel. At the time of writing, there is no fully attributed cause to these symptoms, and the symptoms themselves can quite often vary dramatically between sufferers. Because of this, IBS is often referred to by several names such as spastic colon, mucous colitis, spastic colitis, or irritable colon. Similarly, because of the wide spectrum of presenting complaints, IBS can be notoriously difficult to diagnose correctly, and sufferers will often have to make repeat visits to their physician before the condition is diagnosed. To further exacerbate the situation, it is thought that IBS is a functional disorder - many experts now believe it is linked to the transit of food through the digestive system (a process called peristalsis) - which makes it very difficult to confirm by conventional medical examinations such as endoscopy or blood tests.
So How Common Is It?
IBS is a remarkably common condition - and its instance appears to be on the increase! It is estimated that nearly half of all visits to gastroenterologists are because of irritable bowel syndrome, and that around one in 5 of the UK population alone, has suffered from IBS at one time or another. Trigger factors are thought to be diet, lifestyle and stress.
I think I may be suffering from it - what are the symptoms?
As I said above, IBS comes in many shapes and forms, with symptoms ranging from mild discomfort right up to severe abdominal cramps. Usually, however the symptoms are abdominal pain and discomfort particularly in the lower and right abdomen, often accompanied by irregular bowel movements and chronic diarrhoea, constipation, or even a mixture of both.Other less common symptoms include
• Bloating• Nausea• A Premature Feeling Of Fullness• Heartburn
Ok, do I just have to suffer in silence?
Certainly not! Although for many years IBS was not considered a real condition, it is now a recognised disorder and new treatments are being introduced every day.There are now a number of commercially available prescription drugs that go some way to alleviating the symptoms, but, understandably, many people are reluctant to take them on a long term basis. Because the exact causes are still not understood, prescription drugs are often a partial, at best, solution, and may require some experimentation. This can, of course introduce side effects that further complicate the situation.
Because of this, many people prefer to use a natural alternative - and for the majority of these people, the best natural remedy is nearly always an Aloe Vera based product.Aloe Vera has long been known for its anti-inflammatory properties, and many users have reported good results by taking as little as two teaspoons worth a day. Some people claim to notice an immediate effect of Aloe Vera in IBS, whilst others indicate a more progressive benefit over a few months.
 

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