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#1 Christy

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Posted 14 December 2011 - 05:08 AM

Hi everyone,

I've had pain for a long time in my stomach and lower left side of my abdomen.. It gets worse usually after I eat and during/after my bowel program. I've had CT scans done and a scope down my throat but they haven't found anything.. I am just wondering if anyone has anything similiar and if the suppositories could be causing it possibly? (I do my BP with Bisacodyl suppositories once a day and recently started taking 2 tbsp of Miralax daily).. This is very frustrating not knowing and the pain is making my life miserable! I've also read a little about Enemeez on here and thought about giving that a try

Any info anyone has would be appreciated!

#2 Zack

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Posted 14 December 2011 - 06:42 AM

Christy,
That brings back memories! I used to suffer terrible pain before I switched to a program without them over 20 years ago.
I believe right on the Box it says "May cause cramping!" and it sure did. Especially oral Meds for bowel program!
Half the reason I'm on a drug Free program.
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Posted 14 December 2011 - 07:27 AM

Hey Christy,

The lower area of your abdomen is where your lower bowel is situated; those meds will, I think, stimulate you internals to fill this area with your waste as will eating.

It may be time to rethink the meds you take as there are lots out there. Have a chat with your continence advisor/nurse.

I hope this helps,
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Posted 15 December 2011 - 01:18 PM

Thanks guys.. I think I'm going to give Enemeez a try and see if it helps..

Zack, you don't use anything at all now?

Edited by Christy, 15 December 2011 - 01:18 PM.





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