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IBS and moderate carbs, what to eat?

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wirralass said:
So sorry to hear you're having problems with IBS Radders. Its a pain, literally. I've suffered with it since the 1980's when the pain was absolutely unbearable, I used to rock myself backwards & forwards to ease the pain and take Paracetamol. I was referred to a Consultant who prescribed Mebeverine (Colofac) three times a day taken no less than 20mins before a meal. That did help. However, I have found that I've only ever suffered about three mild bouts of IBS since dx in 2016. I wonder if following a low carb diet has played a part. I hope you get some relief soon so you can enjoy the rest of your holiday. Take care
WL
Edited. Red meat, especially beef ~ boiled ham ~ and lettuce are just three examples of what would trigger a bout of IBS. I don't have a problem with these foods now but I'm not taking any chances so I still take Mebeverine daily🙂
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You’re so right about the pain- I just didn’t know where to put myself: I do the rocking thing too. I think I tried colofac once: is that the same as buscopan?
 
I think Mebeverine is more or less the same as Colpermin, but with a quicker release - may well be the same as Buscopan too. I had Mebeverine once because the GP hadn't specified Colpermin on my prescription and the pharmacist insisted on giving me Mebeverine instead because it was cheaper (hmmm ... where have we heard that before?!). It didn't work for me - I felt like I was having a period the whole time I was taking it so I went back to Colpermin at the first opportunity (that was before I stopped being able to digest the Colpermin properly, when it was actually helping). That family of meds are all basically different ways of getting mint into the bowel, I think.
 
TheClockworkDodo said:
I think Mebeverine is more or less the same as Colpermin, but with a quicker release - may well be the same as Buscopan too. I had Mebeverine once because the GP hadn't specified Colpermin on my prescription and the pharmacist insisted on giving me Mebeverine instead because it was cheaper (hmmm ... where have we heard that before?!). It didn't work for me - I felt like I was having a period the whole time I was taking it so I went back to Colpermin at the first opportunity (that was before I stopped being able to digest the Colpermin properly, when it was actually helping). That family of meds are all basically different ways of getting mint into the bowel, I think.
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I am not sure that buscopan and colofac are mint based, though I do recall colpermin is. The active ingredient in buscopan is hyoscine butylbromide. I shall ask professor google and return.
Here’s what I found:
Colofac: Colofac Tablets 135 mg contain Mebeverinehydrochloride. This belongs to a group of medicines called antispasmodics. This medicine is used to treat symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and similar problems such as chronic irritable colon, spastic constipation, mucous colitis and spastic colitis.
Colpermin, I read, is peppermint oil in a coating that is meant to prevent the tablets dissolving until they get to the bowel so the oil can do its work directly on the muscles down there.
The upshot is I might try colofac in future but normally if I start taking buscopan regularly at the first twinge it seems to work.
 
Interesting, @Radders
The pharmacist who insisted on giving me the Mebeverine swore it was exactly the same as Colpermin except for the Colpermin having a longer-lasting action - so was he lying to get me to take it and go away, or did he just not know what he was talking about, I wonder? Either way, it sounds like it was not very professional of him!
 
TheClockworkDodo said:
Interesting, @Radders
The pharmacist who insisted on giving me the Mebeverine swore it was exactly the same as Colpermin except for the Colpermin having a longer-lasting action - so was he lying to get me to take it and go away, or did he just not know what he was talking about, I wonder? Either way, it sounds like it was not very professional of him!
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Sounds like he was getting confused with Colofac!
 
Radders said:
I am not sure that buscopan and colofac are mint based, though I do recall colpermin is. The active ingredient in buscopan is hyoscine butylbromide. I shall ask professor google and return.
Here’s what I found:
Colofac: Colofac Tablets 135 mg contain Mebeverinehydrochloride. This belongs to a group of medicines called antispasmodics. This medicine is used to treat symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and similar problems such as chronic irritable colon, spastic constipation, mucous colitis and spastic colitis.
Colpermin, I read, is peppermint oil in a coating that is meant to prevent the tablets dissolving until they get to the bowel so the oil can do its work directly on the muscles down there.
The upshot is I might try colofac in future but normally if I start taking buscopan regularly at the first twinge it seems to work.
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I stand to be corrected but I think Mebeverine (Colofac) can only be obtained on prescription Radders ~ best consult your GP when you get home ~ if you can last that long! Both medications are used to fight stomach and cramp pains mostly due to IBS.
WL
 
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wirralass said:
I stand to be corrected but I think Mebeverine (Colofac) can only be obtained on prescription Radders ~ best consult your GP when you get home ~ if you can last that long! Both medications are used to fight stomach and cramp pains mostly due to IBS.
WL
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You’re probably right. The only time I used it was in Spain where it must have been available over the counter. I’m much better now thanks and have risked not taking the buscopan today so hopefully this bout is finished!
 
Radders said:
You’re probably right. The only time I used it was in Spain where it must have been available over the counter. I’m much better now thanks and have risked not taking the buscopan today so hopefully this bout is finished!
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Fingers crossed then🙂 x
 
@Radders. I've just asked Mr Google if Mebeverine can be obtained over the counter ~ and yes it can in Boots at the descretion of the Pharmacist. Worth a try to have some as a standby?
WL
 
Mebeverine is classified as P - pharmacy only sale, so it’s available in any pharmacy. And online.
 
Radders said:
Sounds promising, thank you. Would it work for cooking from scratch as well as warming up? The lentils have to be cooked on a rolling boil for the first 10 minutes and I’m not sure a Bain Marie would achieve a high enough temperature?
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I don't actually know the answer to that as I'm not eating lentils these days. I have asked on the Facebook Instant Pot UK group page, where they're fabulously helpful.

Watch this space. 🙂
 
wirralass said:
@Radders. I've just asked Mr Google if Mebeverine can be obtained over the counter ~ and yes it can in Boots at the descretion of the Pharmacist. Worth a try to have some as a standby?
WL
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Thanks Jackie, I’ll give it a try.
 
@Radders - Allegedly you can, with lentils being the only legumes not requiring soaking, befor cooking. The Instant Pot cooking times are here, although your PC may differ a bit: https://www.instantpot.co.uk/beans-legumes-lentils/

Might be worth an experiment with a smallish batch?

Just editing to add someone else have commented and suggested a cooking time of circa 4 minutes, so sounds like start with a quick cook time, then add if necessary.
 
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AndBreathe said:
@Radders - Allegedly you can, with lentils being the only legumes not requiring soaking, befor cooking. The Instant Pot cooking times are here, although your PC may differ a bit: https://www.instantpot.co.uk/beans-legumes-lentils/

Might be worth an experiment with a smallish batch?

Just editing to add someone else have commented and suggested a cooking time of circa 4 minutes, so sounds like start with a quick cook time, then add if necessary.
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Thank you. I don’t ever soak beans. My understanding is that it’s the 10 minute fast boil that’s the important thing for getting rid of the toxins. I hadn’t realised that didn’t include lentils though.
Thank you very much for the research, much appreciated!
 
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