Hello,
So for the last 3 days I have noticed I have been having muscle cramping more than I used to. I never had anything besides feet/toe cramps. But yesterday I had a calf cramp that was so painful I had to get up out of bed. I notice when I stretch (like when I wake up in the morning) I have to be super careful because all my leg/feet/toe muscles feel like they are on the verge of cramping. I am 27 so it could be 'just getting older' I suppose, however I feel like it's too much of a coincidence. Can this be from just IC or my meds I am taking (listed below)? I have been on all of them (not taking Nucynta any longer) for a month. I know I am not dehydrated either because my urine is very dilute all day long.
Second question. For the past 2 days I have been experiencing gas pain and really awful smelling gas. Before yesterday I had gone 3 days with moderate amounts of garlic in my dinner meals. So I thought it could be that. Today I have not had any garlic but am still having mild gas pains (like bloating -- which with my IC belly I am used to) and still really foul smelling gas. While I don't pass it that often it is so bad I am afraid to go to my doctors tomorrow and stink up the whole place. For the past 6 months I have taken 1 benefiber pill a night (I experienced mild hemorrhoids 6 months back) to help keep my stools regular. Could IC or my meds made me tolerate so much fiber less? I am going to stop taking them every night to see if that helps.
I am worried to stop taking them though because I am prone to constipation (since I have noticed IC symptoms so for 2 months). Today I took 2 Prelief before dinner (I know it can cause constipation but I wanted to try it out) and a Beano meltaway. It helped a little but like I said I am still having really bad gas. I am not used to this. Even though I have mild IBS (only triggered by my period or massive stress) I have never had foul smelling gas. I am so paranoid everyone will notice tomorrow.
I have also read about Elmiron capsule coating causing gastrointestinal issues but I haven't seen anyone talk about gas. Maybe I'll try taking the powder with water tomorrow to see if it helps. I just think it's odd I have taken it for a month with no problems and then BAM this.
Any suggestions? I want to steer clear of Pepto for at least a while. I was on it a lot before my IC diagnosis and it caused major constipation for me.
I should also mention I have been feeling the need to urinate a little bit more these past few days. Not every 5 minutes like I had with my active flare but every hour or so and every 2-3 hours while sleeping. I am thinking it's because all that gas is squishing my bladder or irritating it somehow. I have no pain though.
My period is also a week late which isn't helping matters I don't think. Though I am not suprised by that; with all the drugs and tests and stress of the past couple of months I don't expect it to be normal for a little while if ever.
So for the last 3 days I have noticed I have been having muscle cramping more than I used to. I never had anything besides feet/toe cramps. But yesterday I had a calf cramp that was so painful I had to get up out of bed. I notice when I stretch (like when I wake up in the morning) I have to be super careful because all my leg/feet/toe muscles feel like they are on the verge of cramping. I am 27 so it could be 'just getting older' I suppose, however I feel like it's too much of a coincidence. Can this be from just IC or my meds I am taking (listed below)? I have been on all of them (not taking Nucynta any longer) for a month. I know I am not dehydrated either because my urine is very dilute all day long.
Second question. For the past 2 days I have been experiencing gas pain and really awful smelling gas. Before yesterday I had gone 3 days with moderate amounts of garlic in my dinner meals. So I thought it could be that. Today I have not had any garlic but am still having mild gas pains (like bloating -- which with my IC belly I am used to) and still really foul smelling gas. While I don't pass it that often it is so bad I am afraid to go to my doctors tomorrow and stink up the whole place. For the past 6 months I have taken 1 benefiber pill a night (I experienced mild hemorrhoids 6 months back) to help keep my stools regular. Could IC or my meds made me tolerate so much fiber less? I am going to stop taking them every night to see if that helps.
I am worried to stop taking them though because I am prone to constipation (since I have noticed IC symptoms so for 2 months). Today I took 2 Prelief before dinner (I know it can cause constipation but I wanted to try it out) and a Beano meltaway. It helped a little but like I said I am still having really bad gas. I am not used to this. Even though I have mild IBS (only triggered by my period or massive stress) I have never had foul smelling gas. I am so paranoid everyone will notice tomorrow.
I have also read about Elmiron capsule coating causing gastrointestinal issues but I haven't seen anyone talk about gas. Maybe I'll try taking the powder with water tomorrow to see if it helps. I just think it's odd I have taken it for a month with no problems and then BAM this.
Any suggestions? I want to steer clear of Pepto for at least a while. I was on it a lot before my IC diagnosis and it caused major constipation for me.
I should also mention I have been feeling the need to urinate a little bit more these past few days. Not every 5 minutes like I had with my active flare but every hour or so and every 2-3 hours while sleeping. I am thinking it's because all that gas is squishing my bladder or irritating it somehow. I have no pain though.
My period is also a week late which isn't helping matters I don't think. Though I am not suprised by that; with all the drugs and tests and stress of the past couple of months I don't expect it to be normal for a little while if ever.
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