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Posted 2/9/2010 6:34 PM (GMT -7)
My left side cant pass much gas.

It is chronic.

I have been told ileostomy or resection migth be an option.

idea 

-IBS induced by NSAID

-IBS-A,C with meteorism(trapped gas) and pubic burning-

Posted 2/10/2010 12:10 AM (GMT -7)
This is so aggravating.

Why they do it for diverticulitis and not for spasms?
-IBS induced by NSAID

-IBS-A,C with meteorism(trapped gas) and pubic burning-

Posted 2/11/2010 8:03 AM (GMT -7)
Personally i would rather see if there were any other options before going down this route was that the only option given to you ? Is the no medications the docs could try first? Bev x
Diagnosed with crohns at 13 now 43
Reversal of temp stoma Postponed till ???????
Meds: Iron syrup,Loperimide,Folic acid & Citalopram 60mg (for Anxiety.)


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Posted 2/11/2010 8:23 AM (GMT -7)
Surgery for diverticulitis is done because it is a disease. Spasms are not a disease nor is IBS. Have you tried consulting with one of the premier GI centers in the country? I'm not sure where you live but getting a 2nd opinion at the Cleveland Clinic or the Mayo in MN might be something to consider.

Sue
dx proctitis in 1987
dx UC in 1991, was stable until 1998

1998 started prednisone, asacol, pentasa, nortriptylene, ativan, 6MP, rowasa enemas and suppositories, hydrocortisone enemas, tried the SCD diet, being a vegetarian, omega 3s, flax, pranic healing, yoga, acupuncture, probiotics

2000 lost all my B-12 stores and became anemic

2001 opted for j-pouch surgery- now living life med-free

Posted 2/11/2010 12:59 PM (GMT -7)
I could not make it to western hospitals.I dont use plane much.

Remember IBS use to be called spastic colon.
-IBS induced by NSAID

-IBS-A,C with meteorism(trapped gas) and pubic burning-

Posted 2/11/2010 9:48 PM (GMT -7)
I'm from Canada.The price for resection is quite high in the USA.

I think it range between 25000-50000 or more.

MAN.Imagine if you get complications.


-IBS induced by NSAID

-IBS-A,C with meteorism(trapped gas) and pubic burning-

Posted 2/12/2010 5:17 AM (GMT -7)
I agree with the others, having this kind of surgery is drastic and is normally done for people with severe disease or cancer and IBS is not either of those so I would doubt you could ever find a doctor that would do this type of surgery for no real reason. Spasms are something that could be controlled Im sure, you just need to find a good GI to chat to about this. Having an ileostomy is no walk in the park and if it was possible that I could have avoided this kind of surgery I sure would have.
Posted 2/12/2010 5:39 PM (GMT -7)
i will try to get Resolor from Europe.
-IBS induced by NSAID

-IBS-A,C with meteorism(trapped gas) and pubic burning-

Posted 2/12/2010 6:33 PM (GMT -7)
Suebear,i tend to agree with you that it is not really IBS.
-IBS induced by NSAID

-IBS-A,C with meteorism(trapped gas) and pubic burning-

Posted 2/18/2010 2:34 AM (GMT -7)

I know there has been sucessful resections for spasms.

Just not many people.

-IBS induced by NSAID

-IBS-A,C with meteorism(trapped gas) and pubic burning-

Posted 2/20/2010 8:09 AM (GMT -7)
If your spasms are as strong as mine are I can understand why you would be willing to endure surgery and the aftermath to get rid of them. My doctor prescribed Bentyl, which works most of the time. It at least calms the spasms down enough to be endured.
1999 Fibromyalgia and all the fun stuff that goes with it came to live with me.

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