Chronic Pain Support Group
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It's not a fun subject and I get if anyone doesn't want to read or comment. I've had RSD for 14 years and have dealt with this issue off and on and I'm looking for advice, tips, anything.
I recently returned from Mexico with Montezuma's Revenge, or, as we call it, diarrhea. I KNEW it was coming and I'd been constipated for days so if I'd been at home I would've welcomed it. But I was boarding a plane for 3 hours to take me to Houston for 3 hours and then another 3 hour flight home. I couldn't take the chance, so I took Immodium before and during my flight. I managed to stave off the diarrhea, but I ended up terribly constipated. I feel like I have to go, but it goes away. My stomach is hard, and I'm literally full of s***. My medication IS constipating but I've always managed to deal with it by drinking plenty of water. After awhile, I got used to the meds.
Making this more complicated is the fact that I don't eat well. I don't eat meals, basically. I am rarely hungry and eat this or that during the day, but it's not enough fiber or even enough food to force the issue. I don't know why I'm not super skinny, as I literally, rarely eat. (I can't cook and I'm very picky.)
So right now I'm where I hate being- between constipation and diarrhea. I've been taking lots of warm baths, drinking water and even caffeine as I heard that it helps the constipation. I'm stretching my pain meds b/c I know it makes matters worse, but I can only go so long w/o taking a pill. So now I'm wondering what else I can do to make things, move along, if you will. Anyone have any advice? This doesn't happen often but when it does it scares me. I hate not being in control of my body!
I wasted a weekend with some stomach pains but managed to pass gas, which helped a lot. I'm trying to move around as best I can b/c exercise is supposed to help, but with my foot, I can't exactly go running.
I'm sure this is embarrassing for some people but after so many years of it, I just want some helpful hints. If I offended anyone, I apologize. But this IS part of chronic pain. At least if you're on opiods.
Thanks!
I recently returned from Mexico with Montezuma's Revenge, or, as we call it, diarrhea. I KNEW it was coming and I'd been constipated for days so if I'd been at home I would've welcomed it. But I was boarding a plane for 3 hours to take me to Houston for 3 hours and then another 3 hour flight home. I couldn't take the chance, so I took Immodium before and during my flight. I managed to stave off the diarrhea, but I ended up terribly constipated. I feel like I have to go, but it goes away. My stomach is hard, and I'm literally full of s***. My medication IS constipating but I've always managed to deal with it by drinking plenty of water. After awhile, I got used to the meds.
Making this more complicated is the fact that I don't eat well. I don't eat meals, basically. I am rarely hungry and eat this or that during the day, but it's not enough fiber or even enough food to force the issue. I don't know why I'm not super skinny, as I literally, rarely eat. (I can't cook and I'm very picky.)
So right now I'm where I hate being- between constipation and diarrhea. I've been taking lots of warm baths, drinking water and even caffeine as I heard that it helps the constipation. I'm stretching my pain meds b/c I know it makes matters worse, but I can only go so long w/o taking a pill. So now I'm wondering what else I can do to make things, move along, if you will. Anyone have any advice? This doesn't happen often but when it does it scares me. I hate not being in control of my body!
I wasted a weekend with some stomach pains but managed to pass gas, which helped a lot. I'm trying to move around as best I can b/c exercise is supposed to help, but with my foot, I can't exactly go running.
I'm sure this is embarrassing for some people but after so many years of it, I just want some helpful hints. If I offended anyone, I apologize. But this IS part of chronic pain. At least if you're on opiods.
Thanks!
I'm not eating anything b/c of the nausea, and my stomach feels less bloated. Could 2 be enough to start it ? God, I feel like this is taking every waking moment of my day. It's day 6 since I took the Immodium on the plane and things are JUST starting to move along.
Hopefully, this is the start of the end of the problem.
As long as you are passing gas, that is a good sign.
I tried suppositories to only find that by using 2 in one night, I could barely go. I had an enema ready but instead of doing that I ended up not taking my Kadian for ONE day. The next day it was like the flood gates opened up as I was still taking my breakthrough med for pain.
It's very hard for me to go an entire day without the Kadian but as long as I know I can stay at home, I do so & am able to go 3 to 5 times the next day; better than any colace or suppository could do.
IF you can, that is my best suggestion.
Best wishes,
Rhonda, IN
The first pressure point mentioned in my book is just below the belly button. Press with a couple fingers and hold for a minute or so. Can be repeated and works best if done daily. Anoher good spot is slightly above the ankle bone toward the front.
Hope this helps. As soon as I can move, I'll dig the book out and check for more.
Hugs,
Cherry