There are some things you can try from over the counter, things like Buscopan which can help. Other than that an empty bowel normally mean a lot less pain, this goes for wind etc. So things like wind-eze is excellent also try to keep things moving by using mild laxatives if you need. A GP should be seen should you need to take regular laxatives. Also take a closer look at your diet and see what could be making things worse.
With pain meds, anything stronger than over the counter stuff (prescribed) if they contain opioids then they could make matters worse because they bind you up and cause constipation even after taking them for a couple of days. Other prescribed meds such as nortriptyline or amitriptyline etc could also help, but with any prescribed meds come with a price of the side effects.
Obviously until you know the cause, you don't want to make matters worse. But after 25+ years of stomach pain and cramps, a hot water bottle is by far the best relief without taking meds.
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Originally Posted by raging bull
Due to kidney stones my bile duct is blocked and unable to digest anything with fat.
Single slice of toast with margarine spread thinly or milky drink sets me off with abdominal pains which are only calmed by Gaviscon Advance.
Unable to have MRI scan at the moment due to combination of ICD device and heart meds that prevent surgery as I bleed too much.
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Geez that sounds like a nightmare situation. Not sure what to say really other than hang in there and hope you get sorted out as soon as possible.