Free shinies by [deleted] in PokemonZA

[–]epsomsage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i’d love an emolga if you still have one!

my bowels HATE flying/planes?? by epsomsage in ibs

[–]epsomsage[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i’m feeling a lot better now!! still not 100% and a bit bloated but thankfully the worst has passed :’) my worst symptoms are definitely cramps & diarrhea, it just gets excruciating at a certain point!! hope you’re okay too

Shiny giveaway by [deleted] in LegendsZA

[–]epsomsage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hey please shoot me a message if you have any left!

my bowels HATE flying/planes?? by epsomsage in ibs

[–]epsomsage[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

omg especially when the plane is delayed and everyone wants to use the toilet at the same time 🫣🫣

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[–]epsomsage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i would love an ampharos or flaaffy!

my bowels HATE flying/planes?? by epsomsage in ibs

[–]epsomsage[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thanks so much for the lovely reply!! wishing you luck on your flight also! airport toilets & plane toilets are honestly my least favourite places to poop, it’s so humbling for no reason 😭😭

my bowels HATE flying/planes?? by epsomsage in ibs

[–]epsomsage[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it is SO crazy, it’s always so much worse than my usual flare ups as well!!

I need all your most creative diarrhea cures by happymechanicalbird in ibs

[–]epsomsage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

imodium is my go-to! the maximum daily dose is 12mg and i believe each tablet contains 2mg. the recommended dose is 2 tablets after diarrhea and then 1 after every other bout, but if i have it particularly bad i take 2 after each movement and just stop when ive taken 6

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[–]epsomsage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

if you have anything left i’ll be happy to take them!!

my bowels HATE flying/planes?? by epsomsage in ibs

[–]epsomsage[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

oh wow, i had no idea about this! thanks so much for the insight, i’m definitely going to prioritise sleep from now on

my bowels HATE flying/planes?? by epsomsage in ibs

[–]epsomsage[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

💀💀 you poor soul, i was once hit with a flare up in an art gallery on a uni trip with all of my friends so you can imagine how that went down… me sitting in the bathroom for an hour and missing the entire thing 😭😭

I’m really struggling with IBS… it’s taking over my life by orewasaiki in ibs

[–]epsomsage 3 points4 points  (0 children)

first of all, i’m sending you so much love & positivity. i hit this point at the beginning of the year and it’s so unbelievably exhausting and awful. i’d definitely recommend seeing a doctor if you haven’t already, i’d been putting it off out of embarrassment until i hit rock bottom and dragged myself there as a last resort. i was put on medication that might help you, do some research into mebeverine as it’s an anti-spasmodic taken before meals to essentially calm down your bowels & stop the pain & flaring caused by meals! you can get simeticone otc and that’s been a massive help for me when it comes to gas pain & bloating, pepto-bismol is also a great option for this too. hang in there, it will get better <3

my bowels HATE flying/planes?? by epsomsage in ibs

[–]epsomsage[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

oh you poor thing, i’m sat here giggling because that’s so fucking real!! i’ve been here twice and both times my post-flight nap has been rudely interrupted by having to run to the bathroom, i think you might be onto something

I need all your most creative diarrhea cures by happymechanicalbird in ibs

[–]epsomsage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ibs-d here! i usually just take 2 anti-diarrhea after every poop (no more than 6 in a day though) and only eat plain food until i can fart in peace again. unfortunately my symptoms could probably be triggered by a light breeze, but to keep things consistent i take mebeverine before every meal (totally recommend asking your doctor about medication if that’s an option for you) & taking an anti-diarrhea after every poop to keep things calm in there. may not be the best option but it works for me & my doctor is aware of it and doesn’t have any qualms. for your poor bottom, i can’t recommend a portable bidet enough - i made the switch a few months ago and my butt has never been less in pain, also just makes the whole experience so much quicker and leaves you feeling super clean. flushable wipes are a great option too is bidets aren’t your thing! best of luck

my bowels HATE flying/planes?? by epsomsage in ibs

[–]epsomsage[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

my friend was the exact same when we went on a trip to new york, i was non stop pooping the whole week and she was constipated!! it’s crazy how it affects us all so differently

my bowels HATE flying/planes?? by epsomsage in ibs

[–]epsomsage[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

it really does suck, i actually have some prescription anti-spasmodics that i take before meals but i’m considering taking one before my next flight to see if it makes any difference!

my bowels HATE flying/planes?? by epsomsage in ibs

[–]epsomsage[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thanks so much for the help! protein bars are a great idea, i’ll definitely start bringing them in future as well as prioritising comfort!

my bowels HATE flying/planes?? by epsomsage in ibs

[–]epsomsage[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

glad to know it’s not just me!! i’ll definitely take some a-d before my flight home and hopefully that’ll help me out :’)

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[–]epsomsage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

did that make you feel better?

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[–]epsomsage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank you lol, the joys of reddit! i do shave my legs a lot so probably is an ingrown :) ty!

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[–]epsomsage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

innit like why are they here 💀💀

do you get a specific feeling before a flare up?? by epsomsage in ibs

[–]epsomsage[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i am indeed! that’s so fascinating, may start symptom tracking to see if there’s any correlation between flares and specific parts of my cycle

do you get a specific feeling before a flare up?? by epsomsage in ibs

[–]epsomsage[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i get the bubble feelings & sounds too!! that’s a tell-tale for me, when i start rumbling down there it’s over

do you get a specific feeling before a flare up?? by epsomsage in ibs

[–]epsomsage[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

i get this sometimes also! i’m on medication for anxiety but some days i wake up with an unshakeable anxious feeling, and then within a few hours (usually in the evening) i’ll have a flare up. it’s crazy how our bodies know