Question.... - Bowel Disorders Message Board

singer1 · 07-22-2004, 07:37 AM

Does lower intestinal tenderness necessarily mean that you have stool in there or can it be other things such as PMS. My daughter complains of this every month.

Harry · 07-22-2004, 08:09 AM

singer,
It may be a little unusual for a man to answer your question but I was raised with 5 sisters. I knew about PMS when I was 12 yo. If the pain is at the time of your daughters period --it is probably caused by muscle cramping or spasms. If a heating pad helps -- I think it means that your daughter is not getting enough magnesium in her diet. Some experts think 70 % of people are deficient in magnesium.

To absorb magnesium alot better it is best to take it in divided doses 3 time daily. When taking it only once daily, a person only absorbs about 2 to 8% of elemental minerals. By taking it 3 or 4 times daily the absorption increases up to 35 to 40%.

A very good homeopathic remedy for cramping or spasms is Magnesia Phos taken when needed.

If the pain happens at other times --- it could be caused by trapped gas in her intestines.

God Bless --- Harry