IBS-Side affect
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IBS-Side effect
I've suffered with IBS since I was 11, and I've accepted that it's just one of those things. It is normally brought on by episodes of emotional stress, which aren't always apparent at the time.
I also suffer with occasional "night cramps", and muscle twitches. Normally in my calf muscles. These are excruciatingly painful, and normally leave me with a bit of a limp the next day.
A few weeks ago I was at work, and a friend suggested that there may be a link between my IBS and the cramps. He suggested that my Colon may not be absorbing some of the minerals which aid the transfer of nerve impulses, and that I should eat more Bananas (Yuk!!)
Could there be a truth in this?
I also suffer with occasional "night cramps", and muscle twitches. Normally in my calf muscles. These are excruciatingly painful, and normally leave me with a bit of a limp the next day.
A few weeks ago I was at work, and a friend suggested that there may be a link between my IBS and the cramps. He suggested that my Colon may not be absorbing some of the minerals which aid the transfer of nerve impulses, and that I should eat more Bananas (Yuk!!)
Could there be a truth in this?
Last edited by TotalBeginner; 6th February 2006 at 21:12.
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I have no medical expertise, only my own experience, so I'll stick to that. Maybe it will have some relevance.
I had what was diagnosed as IBS for years. It fitted the general descriptions etc. Finally I had one doctor decide to do a thorough check (ultrasound) rather than just accept the diagnosis. I was found to have many small gallstones. My gallbladder was ulcerated and I had apparently had the problem for some time. I had it removed and they collected and gave me and I kept the enormous number of gallstones. They didn't keep the gallbladder for me, shame! It was done via keyhole surgery. I had no idea that what I'd known as IBS was actually atypical gallstone symptoms.
I didn't have IBS now. Amazing.
Keep an open mind.
I had what was diagnosed as IBS for years. It fitted the general descriptions etc. Finally I had one doctor decide to do a thorough check (ultrasound) rather than just accept the diagnosis. I was found to have many small gallstones. My gallbladder was ulcerated and I had apparently had the problem for some time. I had it removed and they collected and gave me and I kept the enormous number of gallstones. They didn't keep the gallbladder for me, shame! It was done via keyhole surgery. I had no idea that what I'd known as IBS was actually atypical gallstone symptoms.
I didn't have IBS now. Amazing.
Keep an open mind.
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Your leg problems are unlikely to be related to your IBS. Are you taking enough exercise?
You may find this useful http://www.prodigy.nhs.uk/clinicalgu...pils/PL104.htm
You may find this useful http://www.prodigy.nhs.uk/clinicalgu...pils/PL104.htm
