Peppermint oil to ease IBS symptoms whilst TTC. Can I take them?

[munchkinmum]

Hi everone. Get sporadic bouts of IBS - this weekend has been very sore! Usually take peppermint and also charcoal capsules to helpe relieve symptoms.

Am TTC - is it safe to take them?

Any advice or directions to reliable info would be REALLY appreciated....

Taa, Munchkinmum xxx

[munchkinmum]

BUMP!

HELP!!!!!!

[purpleduck]

I believe so!!! By the way, charcoal absorbs nutrients as well, so I'd be wary of that, as you obviously need all the vitamins and minerals you can get.
I think there is am aromatherapy site somewhere that has lots of info (well of course there is, I'm being thick, I just can't remember and in any case I can't do links!!) You may want to try homeopathy as that is really safe, or hypnotherapy to help control the anxiety that drives IBS. Good Luck with everything

[munchkinmum]

Thanks purpleduck - great news. Can you direct me (I can't do links either!) to the aromatherapy website? There is so much out there........

Many thanks

Susan

[kittypants]

im not sure about when ttc but i use peppermint for allsorts of stomach related things-periods,sickness,ibs and was told not to in pregnancy.

[purpleduck]

I had a quick look and there is the Aromatherapy Council, they have an email address: Aromatherapycouncil.co.uk
Good Luck!!

[Haribosmum]

The good news is that if you're anything like me one you get pregnant the IBS will get better! Woo Hoo! Until you have the baby of course.....but mines still not as bad as it was.

[Haribosmum]

I mean ONCE you get pregnant!!