Bentyl

[ameslouise]

Can anyone give me your experiences with Bentyl?

I have been taking it for about ten days now. It is working great to control the spasms and "The Knife" (as I call the stabbing pain in my rectum). But I have also had some leakage - just random "dripping" - out of my rectum. Just a little bit blips out from time to time.

I think maybe the Bentyl is also causing that muscle to relax and hence the leakage.

Has anyone else had this experience with Bentyl?

Thanks - Amy

 

[Emkat8]

I had been given Bentyl back in December when I first started having trouble with my stomach. My intial complaint was abdominal pain, I really didn't have any diarrhea at the time, so my Dr gave me Bentyl. I believe he had me taking it four times a day. I tried it for a few weeks but it honestly did NOTHING for me. I finally just stopped taking it because I figured what was the point of loading my body up with medicine if I don't actually feel any better. I didn't really notice any side effects from it, but since I only took it for a short time that might be why. Emily

 

[ameslouise]

Bumping this up because I have another question about Bentyl:

Has anyone else taking it experienced insomnia?!

I have made it thru a year (ugh) of pred with no disruption to my sleep but have found the past two weeks I have difficulty sleeping. Wondering if it is due to the Bentyl.

Thanks in advance -Amy

 

[GutlessWonder86]

I've been on Bentyl for my stomach and gut spasms w/no problems in the past.

Are you perimenopausal by chance? That can cause sleep problems. The reason I'm saying this is because if you are in your early 40's, perimenopausal symptoms can start and I'm one of the lucky ones dealing with this myself. lol Also, prednisone can cause sleep problems if you are taking it. Ask your pharmacist about the steroids even at a low dose as it could be the culprit if you aren't entering "the change" yet. Best of luck to you from one crohnie to another.