Thoroughly p****d off!!

You poor, poor thing. Is there anything you can take for the irritable bowel?

I am taking Imodium but it just blocks me up briefly then the floodgates are let loose immediately once more. Don't know what else to try.

Mishap You really are suffering. We're all sending best wishes for a speedy recovery.

No don't pull yourself together, call in a few favours- let friends take your DH out, do your shopping on the internet, do whatever brings you a modicum of comfort - favourite music, DVD of an old film, and call your doctor to see if you can have anything to ease the IB. Make sure you have a clear run to the loo door and put a couple of good books (Matt cartoons are my fav loo reading matter) in there . Whatever you do, do not try to do too much - give that foot a rest. If you have good friends or neighbours let them come to you (if you want) and give your body a chance to heal. Good luck. My sis in law broke her foot 2 years ago and was similarly frustrated (she also has IBD) tried to do too much too soon and when she went back for her Xray the bone hadn't knitted properly and it took another 2 months. Please take care of yourself!

Mishap - I am very sorry you feel so bad. My grand-daughter thought she had IBS but it turned out she has coeliac disease and now she has a gluten-free diet she has no further problems.
Could you go commando for a few days? And could the Red Cross lend you a commode to keep handy? Not pleasant, but better than being in such pain.

Oh, Mishap how awful. Although I was smiling until you got to the bit about sitting on the loo and howling.

No pulling yourself together needed - have a real feeling sorry for yourself day - you are entitled. Lots of pampering yourself - chocolate, daytime TV? Wallow for a bit. It will get better with time. Can anything help the pain? [hcupcake]

I second what gracesmum said.

That sounds pretty bloody miserable mishap - no wonder you were crying. Make sure you keep up with your fluids. And maybe check with the doctor if things don't settle by tomorrow. Can be a mistake to self-diagnose. We all do it, but we don't always get it right.

Oh Mishap, you're going through an awful time. Can you contact your surgery and perhaps have a telephone appointment with your GP? Tell him everything? He can maybe arrange for someone to come in. xx

mishap that's horrible for you.Hope you feel a bit better for telling us.Puts my p***d offness into perspective.Have a nice

That's enough to make anyone cry, mishap . Do call in whatever help you can get. Hope you get some ease soon

Pulled a muscle round my replacement hip, couldn't lift foot off the ground and was hobbling about the house on two sticks in great pain. On warfarin so not much in the way of pain killers Got a urine infection so had the ''dashing to the loo'' syndrome. Got an antibiotic for the infection resulting in more dashing to the loo with the resultant upset tum. So I think I have a small inkling of what you are going through and yes it is hard to fight back the tears of frustration. I expect you have already tried some pro-biotic natural yoghurt which may help to restore normal service! Call in some favours. Think of the friends who will say'' Why didn't you ask me?'' and actually ask them! My very best wishes for a speedy recovery from some of your problems although some of them may take a little longer.

Mishap Poor you, that sounds dreadful! I also think you should ask for help starting with the doctor.
It does seem that you need some additional assistance, so don't be afraid to ask (((hugs))) and

Keep talking to us, and weep whenever you need to xx

Oh dear Mishap, I do feel for you. As for Imodium, I`ve always thought of it as a wonder cure for upset tums and guts, till a nurse friend of mine said that she thought of it as just keeping all the badness inside you.

Are you taking codeine for the pain; that could temporarily sort your tummy out. Aloe vera to settle your tum a bit? Modify your diet so's not to put too much strain on your digestive system...separating carbs from protein and stuff like that. I had ibs for years and found that bread was the main culprit. When I had trouble walking a few years ago I watched everything on video and dvd that I'd been meaning to watch for a long time, and I then felt I wasn't wasting my time not being able to do much. And remember, this isn't going to last forever; sometimes it feels like that and that's when it all gets too much.

Oh mishap you poor thing ,just wondering wether you are allowed co codamol for the pain but also the codeine content would have the effect of binding you.
You are in the wars,a friend of mine broke her ankle and was in plaster for quite a few months as it didn't heal properly,hope things get better and today is the lowest pointxxxxxlove nelliexxx

Smoluski

If anyone deserved a good weep it is you!! You probably have the "coping woman" syndrome and don't allow yourself to fall apart. I think a lot of us have it. Like Smoluski I hope today is your lowest point and things improve. I echo the suggestions of cocodamol. It usually binds you but what you probably really need is a big hug and someone to take over for a wee while. Sending you hugs and . Take care.

oh MIshap how awful for you, do hope things will turn around very soon, I too suffer from ibs and it flares up and down, I take buscopan which helps and try avoid onion which does not!!

Immodium not good really unless very bad diarrohea, as it is viscous circle, be so kind to yourself, do you have friend or family who can come and give you some pampering?/ you are in much need of it bless you

mishap Have a jolly good weep and get it all out, then think about all the things you can do to manage it. Can you keep a stack of towels nearby and use protective pads for a few days? Codeine and Imodium do bind you, Buscopan is good for IBS, as is Colpermin, which contains peppermint oil and is very soothing. These are all tried and tested remedies. I hope you feel better very soon

If you lived near me I could lend wheelchair and or commode. The commode is NOT ON WHEELS! Imagine if it were? You could scoot round everywhere using a broomstick for propulsion!
SERIOSLY it might be worth borrowing a commode and having it next to your chair! That's what I did when I was plastered!
Meant in plaster not drunk! Perish the thought! To hell with dignity in these situations!
I think the Red Cross or your surgery might lend wheelchair / commode!

mishap how rotten for you, I can imagine how "down" you must be feeling. All the above posts are giving such good advice and all I can do is add my thoughts and {{{hugs}}} with the hope that life starts to improve soon (it can't last forever even though I expect you can't imagine it at the moment)

Could the Red Cross get you one of those things that go round the loo so you can pull yourself up; d'you know the ones I mean? When the S.O.'s mum broke her ankle the Red Cross supplied her with a downstairs bed and all sorts of things. Also, when you're in pain and worried about putting weight on your foot your body tenses up and then everything hurts even more. Poor you.

sending you positive thoughts and virtual hugs.. sounds miserable .....but do get in touch with GP and say what you have said to all of us to GP. No-one should have to cope with that unaided.

Hope things are eased very soon