Hi legace, I, too, had horrible cramps with my IBS. Mine now seem to come at regular intervals of cramping and whenever I violate the "don't eat that" dictate. The antispasmodics do help but I do...
I know what not having insurance means when it comes to testing. Do you have access to a low income clinic? Sometimes they can get a "cut rate" for tests if not free. IBS is no respecter of...
To ice and chaklitgrl: The diarrhea should be temporary and ease off when you have a therapeutic level of lithium. As for the tremors/shakes-these may ease up but I wouldn't count on them going away....
Frova is the ONLY migraine med that has worked for me, and only when taken as ordered. As a former nurse, every drug has side effects. You just have to decide what you are willing to put up with....
Hi everyone! I, too, have migraines which begin at the base of my skull and engulf the entire back of my head. Sometimes, they reach to right behind my ears. While some people have auras of a visual...
/community/emoticons/eyes.gif Both of you guys need to look into the FMLA act. If your employers have enough employees, they must comply with this. While it doesn't compensate your pay, it does...
Having never gone off the Lithium, I can't tell you about withdrawal. I take 1500mg/day, which is towards the upper range of dosages. Your dosage is monitored by blood levels every few months plus...
I know what a really bad migraine can mean. Loss of comfort, loss of companionship, loss of income. My worst has only been 7 days long but I turned tail and ran for the ER on day 5 for a shot. 100mg...
I've been on Lithium for about 15 years. I definantly can attest to weight gain and tremors of the hands and arms. However, it has pretty much controlled my manic symptoms. I have had trouble from...
/community/emoticons/confused.gif what do you mean by "DA"? chesswoman...
Something which also might trigger your mom's irritable bowel is the form of food. i.e. I can eat cauliflower but not broccoli-it comes apart and gives me raging stools. Ask her, if she's had this...
/community/emoticons/yeah.gif I thoroughly agree that the "fun" part is not knowing when or how much or how urgent! I could eat the same meals three days in a row and have no less than 7-9 stools on...
No, I don't know any treatment that doesn't cause weight gain. BUT if you find one, let me know! I am very obese for my side and can't diet to lose it due to an irritable bowel syndrome. And exercise...
mommasox, You didn't say how long you've been on the Lithium and Effexor. If it hasn't been 4-6 weeks, it's too soon to see results in bringing your moods under control. I am also on both, I've been...
/community/emoticons/yeah.gif I guess that I have a different philosophy on this subject. Nature is going to take its turn whenever my body decides it is time! It waits for no time or place or...
Robert, I am heading to my hearing Apr 25. Understand your concern. Website helped me with an understanding- it is www.disabilitysecrets.com/question1.html Hope it helps. chesswoman...
7Lil, will the calcium help to keep the formation of polyps own? Do you know? Keep the good info flowing chesswoman...
Thanks to everyone who replied to my question. I, too, have a list of foods I can't eat. Some that you listed I hadn't considered. Form still seems to be my biggest enemy, as I see it is for some of...
dbab, I have had IBS diarrhea type for many years. While I have lived with this disease, I have never been able to have much success. I was on Lotronex for a year or two, and then the powers that be...
I have a question that no one seems able to answer, not even my doc. My IBS is extremely sensitive to foods. Most of the things that are recommended for this type IBS I am unable to eat. Even foods...
/community/emoticons/nono.gif It is absolutely necessary that you stay on your meds as prescribed! I, too, thought I could do without my meds or take them the way I wanted to. I crashed into the...