Re: irritable bowel and pregnancy

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Sherry, I'm a ob/gyn advice nurse and I also have irritable bowel syndrome. Taking metamucil 1 tsp with 8 oz. of water has helped my symptoms and it's safe to use during pregnancy. I am also very careful about the food I eat, vegatables have to be very well cooked (especially broccoli) and I avoid spicey foods. Good Luck!

(though we will not be doing any of the tests as they >present a risk to the baby). My questions are this:
>1) Is there any danger of taking Kaopectate while pregancy? The
>pharmacist said that as long as I take a small dose it should be ok, but
>I am wondering what a "small dose" is? He did not clarify.
>2) Is there anything anyone can suggest to make dealing with the pain
>more bearable?? I have tried warm baths, but have stayed away from hot
>pads and other things that have heat due to uncertainty if there is any
>dangers (I'm NEW to pregnancy, this is my first one so I have MANY
>concerns!!!)
>3) Is there any danger of this causing problems during the pregnancy?
>As I said, I am new to this so I may sound overconcerned...I just don't
>know where to go to get answers. Any answers would be GREATLY
>appreciated. Sorry for the multiple questions.
>
>Thanks.
>
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>Sherry
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