I am so in love with this forum right now. Just having your advice and support makes me feel so much better about the situation....
Have you talked to your doctor about Amitiza? Many people don't like the side effects, but it has really helped me....
I am not diagnosed with Crohn's, but I have colitis from two colon resections. After my surgeries I have had partial obstructions and bloating is a huge issue. I am looking for ANY suggestions...
YOU GUYS ARE SO AWESOME! I know honesty is the way to go, but i also LOVE the tips. It's so nice to have an outlet for this. Thanks so much!...
WARNING: Take what I say with a grain of salt: I am a recovering alcoholic (sober 1.5 years) and DID NOT drink like a normal person. That said, even the smallest but of alcohol (although there was...
Hi all, I have been gone for awhile, and hanging out on the IBS forum a little but I would really love ANY help with this. Things have been moderately(ish) under control--that is to say I am getting...
Thanks for the reply, Marsky! I SOOOO feel the same way about the one stall/public bathroom thing. We have a one stall staff bathroom at the library but I hate using it because all my coworkers will...
UGH! I have a job that I love but I had to go home early the other day because of horrible stomach pain. I am in school and went to the library (where I also happen to work) to write a paper and my...
Hi Tuesday, I haven't had any side effects with Amitiza, and I am usually super sensitive (knock on wood). As for your procedure--just know that the prep is the worst part. I know that might not...
Please take my reply with a grain of salt, as I have had two colon resections, so much of my pain results from those procedures. That said, I frequently get pain on my lower right side, especially...
I used to hang out on the colitis forum a bit--I basically have surgery induced colitis. But the effect is the same as IBS-C so who cares? Anyway, I have been having way more bloating and pain than...
Hi! I have been taking Amitiza for the last year and it does work, although I have had to up the dose. When all else fails, I go with Milk of Magnesia. Hope that helps! ~Katie...
I just need to vent: I'm so frustrated with feeling like a bad employee. Work can be so hard--I never know wen my stomach is going to blow up or be in pain or what it will do. I hate calling in sick,...
I am on Amitiza--although I am not on Topamax. I have noticed that some days the Amitiza seems to work better than other days. If I need to I add milk of magensia--and that really helps....
hi nana, i was diagnosed with dumping syndrome--i didn't have the frequency symptoms you did--i am sorry that sounds bad! in any case, they were able to determine the condition through a test--i ate...