After going to family doc for constipation and chest pain 5 weeks ago,being told to take stool softener and Vioxx and getting a hemacult test and blood work for thyroid, lipids etc. Then 3 weeks ago at doc find out blood work OK hemacult OK but I'm still not going BM like I should be and suffering with uncomfortable pain, I was told it's IBS got scrip for Zelnorm. Well the Zelnorm didn't give me D but I did have more normal BM but developed severe pain in upper abdom. region, so I called and was told to only take half a pill, a week later the pain was still there, I called again and was told to stop taking Zelnorm. Now what am I supposed to do?? I'm concerned because I've been reading that a diagnosis of IBS can be made after other causes are ruled out. I also have lower pelvic pain, it's not like I need to go to ER but it's not a comfortable feeling and my life isn't the same. Should I be asking for other tests and if so what? Or should I accept the IBS and learn to cope with these symptoms? It seems docters are too busy to deal with anything except the common cold and infections, I'm soo discouraged. Thanks in advance for your time to reply.
1 - 5 of 23 Posts
I went to doc again on Thursday evening I was having really bad pain on the side and my pelvis almost felt like menstural type pain, I was also running a slight temp. The doc checked my urine, gave me percacet and scheduled me for a CAT scan, she said if it's normal there's 2 other drugs she can try for IBS and if I don't get relief from them she'll get me into a GI. I feel better knowing I'll be getting a CAT to make sure there's no abnormalities. I do take Benefiber and stool softener and drink at the minimum 80 oz. of water a day.
I went to doc again on Thursday evening I was having really bad pain on the side and my pelvis almost felt like menstural type pain, I was also running a slight temp. The doc checked my urine, gave me percacet and scheduled me for a CAT scan, she said if it's normal there's 2 other drugs she can try for IBS and if I don't get relief from them she'll get me into a GI. I feel better knowing I'll be getting a CAT to make sure there's no abnormalities. I do take Benefiber and stool softener and drink at the minimum 80 oz. of water a day.
So the Miralax is by perscription? Maybe that's one of things my doc wants to try if my CT scan is normal. I used to take Konosul it's made with psylluim husks I stopped using it because I read that can really irritate the colon, Heather Von Vorus had metioned the Benefiber that's why I'm trying it.
So the Miralax is by perscription? Maybe that's one of things my doc wants to try if my CT scan is normal. I used to take Konosul it's made with psylluim husks I stopped using it because I read that can really irritate the colon, Heather Von Vorus had metioned the Benefiber that's why I'm trying it.
1 - 5 of 23 Posts
- This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Digestive Health Support Forum
A forum community dedicated to Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Digestive Health Support. Come join the discussion about treatment, diet, health, lifestyles, spirituality, medication, research, recovery, and more!
Full Forum Listing
Recommended Communities
Join now to ask and comment!
