What is Myasthenia Gravis
Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a neuromuscular disease leading to fluctuating muscle weakness and fatiguability. At about 14 cases per 100,000 (in the U.S.), it is one of the lesser kno...
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Mestinon & Diarrhea
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I understand that Mestinon causes diarrhea to some folks and I seem to be one of the unfortunate ones. I've had issues with my stools since April this year. What i wanted to know was does this ease/improve after some time? That is, does the body get used to the pyridostigmine and do the bowel movements return to normal after a while, or is this a permanent side effect of this medication? In my case, my Mestinon levels have remained constant for the past 3 months - approx 180 mg a day - but my bowel movements have not improved. Makes me unsure - is this due to mestinon or cud it be something else? I have no other issues - no pain, no cramps, fever etc. that are usually assoicated with diarrhea. Appreciate your advise. Posted on 09/14/09, 12:09 am |
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This happened to me, too, although I had also increased my Cellcept at the same time I started Mestinon. I also had vomiting. These problems went away but it took MONTHS. I actually had to take potassium for a while because my level got so low due to these problems. This was about three years ago. I still take these meds and I am helped tremendously by them. Good luck to you.
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Sarah
Was the immodium AD (loperamide) prescribed on a daily basis? I'm a bit apprehensive about taking this daily. What was the dosage?
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You all won't believe this but I have had chronic cramping diarrhea since 99 and when I went on mestinon, the problem went away. Now that they have taken me off of it for the single fiber EMB it's back with a vengeance. My body must be really screwed up. lol
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RKK- The dosage was one pill 2x/day and she did take it every day for awhile. Now her pediatrician has her on calcium supplements, 500 mg/day and she sometimes has constipation from this so she no longer takes the immodium AD. Thanks. Sarah
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Hello there, I know this is an old post, but I am new here and wanted you to know that I too am one of those unfortunate ones!!!
My nuero has me on Robinul and Lopermide on a daily basis. It has really helped for me!! Just thought I would let you know!! Thanks and I hope you are doing better!!!
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Thanks Kimmer.
I've tried loperamides but they havent helped - and some docs hv told me not to take the same as it doesn't help those with MG. A query - do you have any other symptoms along with your stomach condition? Cramps, fever, pain etc? I have nothing.
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i used to have the stomach pains and diarrhea when i first started mestinon. I try to stay away from dairy so my stomach wont act up as much and it went away slowly but it does sometimes takes months.
have you ever tried to take it after you eat. for me if i dont eat anything it's worse than if i do.
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