Chronic Pain Support Group

Physicians and professionalsdefine pain as chronic if it lasts longer than three to six months and is persistent. It's distinct from acute pain that is a direct result of injury or trauma. This support group is dedicated to those suffering from chronic pain. Discuss treatments that have worked for you, find advice for your specific experience, and find support. You're not...

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cherrychanga 06/04/2011

The meds are taking a toll on me. Tonight, my stomach has blown up like a balloon and hurts so much. I am tempted to stop taking everything and see what happens. I can't go on like this.

Darned stuff isn't controlling pain and now it's attacking my gut! I've had enough of all of it...

Cherry

deleted_user 06/04/2011

I am so sorry Cherry!
Some of these meds they give us are awful! They seem to do more harm then good. Can they give you anything to help with your stomach?

I know you are frustrated. Hang in there honey!

Hugs
Kallie

angee7 06/04/2011

I am sorry you are hurting!!

Try putting a heating pad on your stomach for the pain.

BIG HUGS!

deleted_user 06/04/2011

I hope you are doing ok, I know sometimes we are robbing peter to pay paul but I think if you can control this stomach pain all will be well. Do you know for sure it is the meds and if it is go up to the pharmacy and ask what you can take to make the swelling going down.

I hope you are feeling well soon

deleted_user 06/04/2011

Hi Cherry, i really think you need to speak to your doc. as soon as possible. Please do this to rule out something serious. Hugs

deleted_user 06/05/2011

Heating pads can help by lessening spasms and increasing blood flow. First thing is to make sure this is not serious though. Particularly if medications are suspected...what medications? NSAIDs? Extra caution because of ulcer and bleeding possibility. Opiates? if associated with constipation, addressing this may relieve it. If no known cause, possibility of irritable bowel may be lurking. All of which are items the pcp can investigate and address.

deleted_user 06/05/2011

cc- doc wants me back on Bentel for my stomach issues. I believe this is an anti-spazmatic drug. I really do not want to be on more pills. Is there anything else that can help besides heat is this is an IBS issue?

Thanks again
Kallie

deleted_user 06/05/2011

im sorry i have been here call your doc he can oder you somthing to help hugs minnie

deleted_user 06/05/2011

Cherry,

Like cc said, a heating pad on the stomach will alleviate the spasms and pain. All opiates make you constipated, so by taking something like Miralax and Pro-biotics you can keep your system going, and it will eliminate the pain.

Stopping the pain meds is NOT an answer, stopping them without your Doctor's supervision can cause you to go through withdrawals, and it will also make your pain worst than what it is now. Follow the advice that you've been given here, and you will see that constipation and colics will become a thing of the past.

Hugs,

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