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Loose stomach every morning. What can I do?

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springbabydays · 11/04/2015 08:33

Not sure what's going on really. Been a few weeks now. Usually only happens around the onset of a period. I eat a balanced diet although very little meat these days. I have seeded bread rather than white. Life not too stressful! No more than usual anyway. I don't want to take medication and in any case I'm breastfeeding so can't take Imodium. Seems to be an ongoing problem now so what can it be? If I can't sort it I'll have to see the doctor I suppose Sad

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RunsWithScissors · 11/04/2015 08:44

Dehydration maybe?

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springbabydays · 11/04/2015 08:48

I thought that caused constipation? But happy to be corrected. I don't drink enough water it's true.

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differentkindofpenguin · 11/04/2015 10:05

Please go and see your gp as soon as you can. It can be caused by any number of things, most probably nothing serious but not worth taking a risk if it is. How are you feeling otherwise?

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springbabydays · 11/04/2015 12:41

Thank you. I feel otherwise fine. It was only this morning I thought to mention it as I had horrible cramping pains too which woke me up. I will see a doctor next week.

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springbabydays · 15/04/2015 07:03

After another hideous night of stomach pain and an hour and a half spent mostly on the loo I am off to the doctor this morning. What should I expect? Anyone else here been through this?

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Scootergrrrl · 15/04/2015 07:39

That sounds rubbish. A "morning rush" can be a sign of IBS, especially if things then settle down for the rest of the day, but you're doing exactly the right thing going to the doctors. Good luck.

Redhead11 · 15/04/2015 07:42

Yeah, i was thinking IBS, too, but better to see your GP to be on the safe side. I developed IBS when pregnant with DD2 and it continued for many years, sometimes worse, sometimes better. good luck.

HappyUncleMump · 15/04/2015 08:17

I agree with previous posters re the possibility of IBS. I experience this frequently, and for some reason it seems to be worse the earlier I wake up! Definitely get yourself to the doctor to get checked out though. And try not to worry too much. Smile

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springbabydays · 15/04/2015 08:39

Thanks all. Your kindness has brought tears to my eyes! I guess I am worrying. I was diagnosed with IBS about 20 years ago as a teen although it passed quickly and I can hardly remember what it was like really.

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Scootergrrrl · 15/04/2015 19:33

How did you get on springbaby? I hope the doctor was some help and you're feeling better.

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springbabydays · 15/04/2015 20:36

Thank you Scooter. The doctor examined my stomach and it felt ok apparently. She mentioned IBS but has requested a sample to rule out a stomach infection. She said maybe I had too much fibre in my diet. I always thought fibre was important for a healthy stomach, seems what I thought I knew about digestion is wrong! Still feel sore today, hoping I will sleep longer tonight.

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pinkfrocks · 15/04/2015 20:42

I'd cut out the seeded bread- seeds can be very laxative for some people. Try ordinary white bread for a few days or, even better, Genius gluten free- many people with IBS can't tolerate gluten.

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springbabydays · 15/04/2015 21:54

That's really interesting Pink. I just read the bread wrapper and it has linseed in it. Linseed oil is a laxative isn't it? So this is likely causing my problem I think! Feel a bit silly actually. Bread wrapper should have a warning on it although who reads bread wrappers anyway

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321zerobaby · 15/04/2015 21:58

Read up on the low FODMAP diet, there are lots of blogs about it, and how it helps IBS sufferers.

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springbabydays · 16/04/2015 19:25

Thank you 321.

Does anyone have any tips for relieving the stomach pain I am experiencing?

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pinkfrocks · 16/04/2015 19:28

you can buy tablets OTC- think they are called something like Buscopon/ ibuscopon? someone will know! They are for IBS.

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springbabydays · 16/04/2015 20:10

Thanks. I will check it out tomorrow. This is horrible Sad

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PoshPenny · 16/04/2015 21:45

Ask the doctor to test you for coeliac, this sounds like me before I started a gluten free diet, I was late for work every morning, because I couldn't leave the loo ??. Hopefully it is just your linseed causing your troubles.

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springbabydays · 16/04/2015 22:25

Thanks Posh. How long did you have your symptoms for? Coeliac was not mentioned. Can I just request the test then? Also does anyone know how long before I should get a result on the stool sample? I forgot to ask the doctor. Still feel awful. Like I'm carrying a heavy weight in my stomach.

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mummycxx · 17/04/2015 10:12

buscopan iv been given them for my ibs which I ended up with after having dd xx

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springbabydays · 17/04/2015 16:20

Has anyone taken buscopan while breastfeeding? I know I can ask the pharmacist but it will save me a trip if I know I can't take it because of that.

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springbabydays · 17/04/2015 17:34

Just spoke to the pharmacist and no you can't take buscopan while bf Sad might have to wean the little one at this rate.

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winkywinkybumbum · 17/04/2015 21:20

Near your period? I get loose stomach with my period and I have endometriosis. Ring any bells?

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springbabydays · 17/04/2015 21:47

Usually get this near my period yes but this is completely different, much more painful and has been for much longer. Actually got my period today. Are you suggesting I may have endometriosis?

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MoreBeta · 17/04/2015 21:57

I was going to mention coeliac too. It is an intolerance to gluten.

I am non coeliac gluten intolerant and have his problem due to gut damage.

I started in my mid 20s and I have suffered various symptoms for 25 years.