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Antispasmodics?

DeerGirl

By DeerGirl
in Coping with Celiac Disease

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Anyone here had any experiences, good or bad with taking antispasmodics (like hyoscyamine, Bentyl, et al) for a glutening? Or any other medication?

If you had a positive experience, what do you take and how often?

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Anyone here had any experiences, good or bad with taking antispasmodics (like hyoscyamine, Bentyl, et al) for a glutening? Or any other medication?

If you had a positive experience, what do you take and how often?

Hi, I take lomotil twice a day. I've been gluten and dairy free for one year now and I still have problems with nerve damage in the intestine. Lomotil is an RX and my GI doc says it is very safe. If I get gluttened I have to up the dosage for about one week. It has been a lifesaver for me. I suffer from anxiety from the spasms and it relieves them. You can get it over the counter in European countries and also Australia and you can order it online without a script. Look into it!

On a side note, I did try Bentyl but it made me so nauseous I could not take it.

Take care!

Leslie

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When I was first diagnosed, my doctor prescribed NuLev (Levsin) for me to use as needed. It was a little green mint flavored pill that dissolved under my tongue.

It worked ok--it did make me very tired. Since D was more of a problem for me than cramping, I found Immodium to be even more effective without side effects.

leadmeastray88 Contributor
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My doctor has no problem prescribing me Buscopan for this. I've tried other antispasmodics and this one has worked the best for me. Whenever I feel like I've been glutened, I take it and feel better within the hour. It says it can make you drowsy, but it isn't a debilitating tired (for me anyway). You can however take it up to 3 times a day if your symptoms are persistent. I just take it when I need it. I find that if I use a hot magic bag it helps also!

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