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14 Sep 2008
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Pregnant with IBS
Hi
I am 15 weeks pregnant. I have had IBS for 15 years and it has become worse since becoming pregnant. I am currently taking probiflora intensive (only been on it 3 weeks) it seems to have helped the gas and bloating. However I still have pain which is sometimes on the right side of the colon or the left. It is a dull ache. I almost have to support my stomach, before i sit down. What is the reason for the pain? What can I take. ?
Kind Regards
Van
I am 15 weeks pregnant. I have had IBS for 15 years and it has become worse since becoming pregnant. I am currently taking probiflora intensive (only been on it 3 weeks) it seems to have helped the gas and bloating. However I still have pain which is sometimes on the right side of the colon or the left. It is a dull ache. I almost have to support my stomach, before i sit down. What is the reason for the pain? What can I take. ?
Kind Regards
Van
Natural health
hi
With IBS there can be inflammation of the colon and therefor with the pregnancy more pressure on the colon. I suggest magnesium (foodstate) as this will help normalise the bowel contractions. Make sure you have enough fibre, drink enough water and control your stress levels.
Regards
DR Debbie
With IBS there can be inflammation of the colon and therefor with the pregnancy more pressure on the colon. I suggest magnesium (foodstate) as this will help normalise the bowel contractions. Make sure you have enough fibre, drink enough water and control your stress levels.
Regards
DR Debbie
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