elmhar

Hi WFL,

When I had IBS spasms, there was the heating pad & the tub (until you run out of HOT water) ... but I had to be careful with the tub because in intense spasm I couldn't even get my legs to work right, safely, getting in & out.

Since I've gotten rid of my IBS, they've come out with those Thermacare patches (there are other brands). They put out a pretty good heat, are self-adhesive, and you can get large-ish ones for the abdomen. Not sure if that would help.

Have you talked to your doc? There are a number of med & treatment options these days: antibiotics are starting to be recognized as often helpful, and there are meds that are sort of "gut SSRIs."

I do hope you can find a workable solution. Keep in mind that, if med treatments fail, there are many of us who have solved our IBS on our own, quite successfully.

Best wishes.