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Something To Ease The Pain And Discomfort?


osuflan

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osuflan Newbie

Is there anything to ease the pain and discomfort of the cramping and spasms?

I was diagnosed with Celiac earlier this year and have done quite well on the gluten-free Diet. Recently somehow I was "glutened" and am in the throws of some pretty intense cramping and bowel cleansing.Has to be something to help relax the intense spasms.

Also, will this cause me to have to start all over again, or is it just a setback?

Thanks.


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shadowicewolf Proficient

Heating pad and lots of water.

Its just a bit of a setback.

JNBunnie1 Community Regular

Imodium. God created Imodium for a reason. :)

BushMommy Newbie

My friend always takes CeliaAct. I've yet to try it, but as soon as she realizes she's been glutened, she takes it. Swears by it, really.

nvsmom Community Regular

I used to go with immodium and Gas Rx. It helped a bit.

GFinDC Veteran

Lots of Pepto Bismol and aspirin. Charcoal capsules may help too. And plenty of water.

JNBunnie1 Community Regular

I second the charcoal= works very well for me with any kind of stomach upset.


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Trudyjerry Rookie

I don't know about over the counter meds but my GI gave me a script for Bentyl. It works wonders with the spasms when I get glutened or accidentally ingest dairy. Just a thought for the future.

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