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Irritable Bowel Syndrom - about pain

Anyone and doctors,

In your experience and knowledge..

Q1: could an IBS pain stay at a constant minimum level (in other words besides getting worse or better.. it never leaves completly) for months?

Q2: Could an IBS pain get worse upon sitting or laying on the side and better with standing or laying flat.. my pain does.. how come??

-- Because I was tested with a barium enema recently with negative results, and 9 months ago with a CT and colonoscopy with negative results (other than a hyatel hernia, and hemoroids) they think it may be IBS --

-- Changing my diet, and taking fibercon did not seem to help.. however I am only taking 1 pill a day. I am going to increase that as directed to try up to 3 pills. --
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Hello - thanks for asking your question.  

Abdominal pain in IBS is usually described as a crampy sensation with variable intensity and periodic exacerbations. The pain is generally located in the lower abdomen, often on the left side; however, the location and character of the pain can vary widely.  The symptom complex of chronic abdominal pain and altered bowel habits remains the nonspecific yet primary characteristic of IBS - thus, it is definitely possible that chronic abdominal pain be present in IBS.  

As for treatment, there are multiple options if increased fiber therapy does not help.  Antispasmodic agents, antidepressants, antidiarrheals, benzodiazapines, and serotonin receptor antagonists have all been used with varying results.  You may want to discuss these options with your personal physician.  

I strongly suggest followup with your personal physician.

I stress that this answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.

Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.
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Thanks so much doc. It is nice to know there are other options to work with. I will definetly check with my PP.
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