Guest guest Posted February 22, 2002 Report Share Posted February 22, 2002 Hi Bonnie, You are NOT nuts!!! I too suffer from constipation. Before the PLS I had irritable bowel syndrome which was horrible too. Now I don't go for 7 days sometimes. I just had a colonoscopy to be sure there was not blockage. There isn't. My gasentrologist put me on a prescription laxative & Milk of Magnesia. She didn't know if it was related to the PLS or not. But, I think it is. Either that or all the medications that I'm. Don't ever feel embarrassed asking a question. We're all in this together and have to manage the best way that we can. Take care. Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2002 Report Share Posted February 22, 2002 Just a thought... A side effect of baclofen is constipation- this is probably true for the others too. Not drinking enough water might be to blame- I don't drink as much because it's so hard to get to the bathroom I unconsciously try to not go " too often " . A third reason that affects all of us is that we are not very mobile- when we move it's slow. Exercise is important for a functioning bowel. I think all of this together sets us up but I don't think it's a direct link since the gut is smoothe muscle and the problem with PLS is motor neurons that innervate striated muscle. Lavon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2002 Report Share Posted February 23, 2002 Bonnie: I have problems with constipation too and find that alot of the medications I'm on seem to have that as a side effect. I've just starting rying to drink more water and that seems to be helping some. Hope this help, good luck. L. _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2002 Report Share Posted February 23, 2002 ---Bonnie, if you take baclofen it will constipate you. I buy stool softeners. They are tablets that you take at night. Also I am just trying out citracil which is a powder that you mix in water. Also, try to drink lots of water. I know how you feel, I have had this problem since I was a kid. Alot of medications will do it to. Carolyn In PLS-FRIENDS@y..., " Bonnie Guzelf " <bguzelf@c...> wrote: > This is a little embarrassing, but does anyone else suffer from > extreme chronic constipation? I have had this problem for many years and it is getting worse. My theory is that this could be PLS related, since the colon is a muscle perhaps the same problem that causes my legs not to respond to messages also causes my colon not to move. Sound crazy? I've mentioned this to my doctor but he doesn't seem concerned. > > If anyone else has this problem how do you deal with it. I don't like taking laxatives. I do take fiber everyday, but it doesn't seem to help. Prunes do help occasionally. I also find that the days I am most backed up are the days that my PLS seems to be worse. > > I am nuts? > > Bonnie G - Phx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2002 Report Share Posted February 24, 2002 L., In regard to constipation I believe in an apple a day. It works for me everyday right on time. Flora Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2002 Report Share Posted February 24, 2002 Well, I have hesitated to enter into the embarrassing comparisons, but here goes. I am not, nor have I ever been.......... constipated. Everything pretty much works normally. Whew! ! ! ! ! ! ! I guess that wasn't so bad. There are those who have the opinion that I am full of it, but I beg to differ. G'day! Laurel Embarassing Question This is a little embarrassing, but does anyone else suffer from extreme chronic constipation? I have had this problem for many years and it is getting worse. My theory is that this could be PLS related, since the colon is a muscle perhaps the same problem that causes my legs not to respond to messages also causes my colon not to move. Sound crazy? I've mentioned this to my doctor but he doesn't seem concerned. If anyone else has this problem how do you deal with it. I don't like taking laxatives. I do take fiber everyday, but it doesn't seem to help. Prunes do help occasionally. I also find that the days I am most backed up are the days that my PLS seems to be worse. I am nuts? Bonnie G - Phx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 24, 2002 Report Share Posted February 24, 2002 Laurel: I have been on Baclofan for years and years, and I also have never had " THAT " proble, and beieve you me you are not the only one who has been accused of being full of it!!! Rita Luv & Hugs! ************************************* Some people succeed in spite of their handicap. Others succeed because of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2003 Report Share Posted January 4, 2003 sorry i never got that problem with gluphage,but talk embarassing,i take precose and 1 of the side effects is flatulance,and it is no respector of person or places.sometimes you just tuck and run,and hope no one walks behind you. robyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2003 Report Share Posted January 4, 2003 Is a side effect I'm afraid, particularly with higher doses. If it REALLY bothers you,and is ongoing, you can be switched over to a small dose of insulin. Discuss with doc. And for all those who are terrified of needles...the insulin pen needles are thinner than most and you can't feel a thing, unlike the damn pricking and bloods. Fenella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2003 Report Share Posted January 4, 2003 Oh isn't that awful to have to deal with? I don't know why, but that is one of the side effects of Glucophage that keeps many people from being able to use it. My doc and I have avoided it for me because I was having that problem already, but since I went off my hormone preparation that I was using, that stopped. Maybe one of the additives of the hormones or something. Might be something interesting to look up on the net! Maybe you can change your meds if you're having that problem - it can lead to other things like electrolyte imbalance, potassium deficiency, and not the least of them is *a sore behind*!! Might be kind of indelicate, but it's the truth!! lol Carol in NC Type 2 on glipizide Embarassing question Hello everyone. I haven't been here in a minute but I have to ask this question and if it offends anyone I apologize now. Its so embarassing but WHY WHY WHY does glucophage give you terrible diarrhea???? I can't even enjoy dining out with friends without worrying about getting a case of the runs right after my meal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2003 Report Share Posted January 4, 2003 I had diarrhea in the beginning, but now after three months it has disappeared. My doctor advised me that this might happen, so I just waited it out. Deanna Some girls on one of the other lists I'm on complained about the diarrhea too. But they are still on the medication though. I can understand how frustrating that must be to deal with that and that's just based on things like this one that I've heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2003 Report Share Posted January 4, 2003 No he didn't explain the why's - only that it was a very common side effect that would likely taper off in time. Which it did. ) I didn't really do too much about making things more bearable except make sure I always knew where the washroom was when I went out and put espson salt in my daily baths. Deanna Did he ever say why this was such a problem for so many women? And why it is a side effect of the medication? Also, did you do anything to make it more bearable as you waited for it to stop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2003 Report Share Posted January 4, 2003 My doctor prescribed Lomotil and Donnatal for me, and they both helped very much. I'd ask your doctor if s/he thinks it could help you. Re: Embarassing question No he didn't explain the why's - only that it was a very common side effect that would likely taper off in time. Which it did. ) I didn't really do too much about making things more bearable except make sure I always knew where the washroom was when I went out and put espson salt in my daily baths. Deanna Did he ever say why this was such a problem for so many women? And why it is a side effect of the medication? Also, did you do anything to make it more bearable as you waited for it to stop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2003 Report Share Posted January 4, 2003 I do not have that reaction, my doctor told me that I might have this happen. We are all different, so check with your doctor. Bill Embarassing question Hello everyone. I haven't been here in a minute but I have to ask this question and if it offends anyone I apologize now. Its so embarassing but WHY WHY WHY does glucophage give you terrible diarrhea???? I can't even enjoy dining out with friends without worrying about getting a case of the runs right after my meal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 4, 2003 Report Share Posted January 4, 2003 I took this for one week and 1 tablespoon of pepto bisimol helped me but.you better ask your doctor because there may be sugars / meds in it that you can not have..sus -----Original Message----- From: granmere48@... sorry i never got that problem with gluphage,but talk embarassing,i take precose and 1 of the side effects is flatulance,and it is no respector of person or places.sometimes you just tuck and run,and hope no one walks behind you. robyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2003 Report Share Posted January 5, 2003 Glugophage made me very sick as well, which is why my Doctor switched me over to Glucotrol. > Hello everyone. I haven't been here in a minute but I have to ask > this question and if it offends anyone I apologize now. Its so > embarassing but WHY WHY WHY does glucophage give you terrible > diarrhea???? I can't even enjoy dining out with friends without > worrying about getting a case of the runs right after my meal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2003 Report Share Posted January 5, 2003 When I went to the doctor, knowing something was wrong, but not really suspecting diabetes, because I was not thirsty or going potty often. I had all the symptoms of flu or an infection. However, I knew I wanted him to do a blood test for a ph infection I had several months prior.. so I requested a diabetes test be done to since it ran in the family.. Sugar was high and lipids or something like that were out of whack. The symptoms which have disappeared since bring the sugar in control, were diarrhea, nausea, headache, tiredness, poor balance. Embarassing question Hello everyone. I haven't been here in a minute but I have to ask this question and if it offends anyone I apologize now. Its so embarassing but WHY WHY WHY does glucophage give you terrible diarrhea???? I can't even enjoy dining out with friends without worrying about getting a case of the runs right after my meal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2003 Report Share Posted January 5, 2003 Bless you for sharing that with us. I was hoping that would be the case. I saw one of those pens and I think I can handle it if I ever have to use insulin. With my lancer for blood testing I find I can change the settings for each finger making it an ok experience... I have the accu check with the 11 comfort settings. I use 2.5 and 3. My fingers are never sore, and for awhile I kept testing the same finger. From: organiclemon@... To: diabetes Sent: Saturday, January 04, 2003 2:55 AM Subject: Re: Embarassing question Is a side effect I'm afraid, particularly with higher doses. If it REALLY bothers you,and is ongoing, you can be switched over to a small dose of insulin. Discuss with doc. And for all those who are terrified of needles...the insulin pen needles are thinner than most and you can't feel a thing, unlike the damn pricking and bloods. Fenella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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