Lizzie - Great to 'meet' you. So sorry to hear of the complications you’ve had. Leslie – I’d talk to your doctor about transferring to another, less potent, seizure medication. There are plenty out...
Hello 2mpain I have symptoms very similar to yours, and earlier this year was diagnosed with Colonic Inertia. My surgeon did not say that being in pain would mean I couldn't have an operation. Did...
Susan, I'm not sure which form of Biofeedback I'll be having, as I've not yet received an appointment. I've been given the impression that the specialist stoma nurse will be using electrodes. Will...
The problem with taking both Magnesium and Calcium is they fight for space and the the latter usually wins, so your magnesium drops. Magnesium isn't very well absorbed from oral supplements. I take...
Snuggles, that's fantastic news! /community/emoticons/smile.gif /community/emoticons/smile.gif /community/emoticons/smile.gif Hope the supplements etc continue to help. We are hardly ever hear...
Anne - welcome to the board. The ladies on here are very helpful and supportive. At the moment, I'm still on the laxative route, but we now know that this is not going to work so on to plan B,...
So pleased you've got the job. I'm sure you'll make the right decsion as to whether to take the post....
Allie - Thanks for the update on Lizzie. That's great to hear she is doing so well. Still praying for her. Sarah - Really sorry you are feeling so unhappy. Praying that the docs are soon able to help...
Jenise - thanks for your answer. Good to hear your colon is working so well. Allie - thanks for the update on Lizzie. Hope she continues to improve and is soon able to sort the leakage problem....
Tracy -That's great news about driving, and I'm so glad work went ok. Hope you had some good rest. Hodaya - You're boss sounds like a real bully with little intelligence. It wouldn't surprise me if...
Gilda - so sorry to hear of the problems you're having. Hope the docs. are soon able to help. Hodaya - Glad you've got an appointment and good luck....
I used to suffer from very low B12. It was diagnosed by clinical symptoms then confirm by a blood test. I learnt to self-administer B12 injections and now have optimum B12 blood levels. I used to...
Leslie - The worst for me are my hip bones, especially as I sleep on my stomach so can feel them digging into the bed, however, I've not got to the stage which you are describing. Hope you soon gain...
Leslie - Sorry you've been through so many difficult times and I hope things soon improve. Good luck with your MRI. Do you have the scan date yet? I know what you mean about weight loss and eating...
Been away for several days, so just read back to see how everyone has been getting on. Allie - thanks for the update on Lizzie. So glad she is doing well. Still praying for her. Janie- really sorry...
Hodaya - I started to relearn to walk over two years ago and am now able to use crutches or a walking stick for short distances, but still need the wheelchair for anything more substantial e.g going...
Allie - thanks for all your advice. Sorry that you, too, have felt really sick when using enemas. The Gastroenterology surgeon used to work at the Mayo clinic before moving back to the UK. In fact,...
Jenise - thanks, I'll let you know. Started the Prucalopride this morning, so will be nervous for the next week or so re: effects on epilepsy. Over the years, I've had too many times when doctors...
Tracy - I'm not too bad thanks. Been to order to Prucalorpride and goodness know how many enemeas, today. Pharmacist almost fell over when he saw the prescription! Last week, I told the consultant...
Tracy - Glad you're feeling better and the pain has eased. I’ll be surprised if the drugs alone work for me, as laxatives never have done before, but I’ve got to give them a try. Jenise – pleased to...
Sarah - sorry to hear your news. I'm so pleased you've got a doctor who is understanding and who's thoroughly looking into your case. I can empathise with you on how compicated things get when you've...
Thanks for the update, Lizzie. Praying for you....
Marisa - I hope you enjoyed your family reunion Val - I'd definitely take the multivitamin tablet. Absorbtion is carried out in the stomach and small intestine, so not having a colon shouldn't make a...
Allie and Jen - thanks for the updates on Lizzie. Praying for her....
Allie - thanks for the update on Lizzie. Still praying for her. 'A bolt of lighting' is an excellent way to describe rectal spasms. I'll remember that one for when a doctor next asks. Marisa - so...
Hodaya - I haven't got a date, at the moment. Still waiting for the nerve study tests and another appointment with my surgeon. Summer holidays mean things are taking even longer....
Val - I hope your return to work went well. Uncabull - Welcome to the board Janie - Sorry you've had such a bad time of it, recently. We know how painful rectal spasms can be. Hodaya - Glad...
Thanks to everyone who has given me more information on Biofeedback. It's been really helpful. Yesterday, I saw my M.E specialist and whilst she is not anti-Total Colectomy, she has suggested a...
Tracy - thanks for telling me about the nerve study tests. I mentioned them to the Consultant, and he agrees that this is the next step. To be honest, I'm not sure if he'd have suggested them, if I...
Tracy – sending you a big cyber hug. I can empathise with you re: rectal pressure. I’ve been told that the pressure and stabbing pains are caused by the Anismus. I sometimes find KY Jelly can be...
Jenise - so sorry to hear what the surgeon has done. Praying this op has worked and you have a smooth recovery. They always find it difficult inserting needles into my veins. Nurses rarely succeed,...
Jenise, I hope this morning went well. Thinking about you....
Leslie - Yes, I've heard of Functional Constipation. The consultant that I'm seeing on Wednesday is assessing me for any neurological or medication induced functional bowel disorders. Unfortunately,...
Hi Cherrygoth and welcome to the forum. Really hope your op goes well on Tuesday. Leslie – My surgeon mentioned Biofeedback, but said that in his opinion it would only improve the Anismus and not...
Thanks again for your welcomes /community/emoticons/smile.gif Tracy - As yet, I haven't learnt how to manually disimpact, so I'd really appreciate any advice on how you cope. I'm seeing the...
Thanks for all your welcomes. /community/emoticons/smile.gif M.E is also know as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. There are a variety of symptoms and it overlaps a lot with Fibromyalgia. It's still very...
Hi Ladies Please can I join you? Earlier this week I was diagnosed with Colonic Inerita and the Functional Obstructive Disorder Anismus. I've already had a Colonoscopy, Evacuation Proctogram and...