Hello everyone, I havent been on here in quite awhile, but I wanted to see if anyone had any advice on healing well after a tonsilectomy? Im 28 and getting them out this Wednesday. The main thing Im...
HI bperry, Welchol has been my life saver! I was on questran before as well, and now the welchol for a few years. I have not had a serious flareup (of course still have the daily symptoms) for 3...
Hi Everyone, I am going to try acupuncture on Monday night. I figured it cant hurt and my insurance covers 15 visits a year, so why not try it? Even if it helps to alleviate SOME of my pain and...
Hi everyone, For those of you that get migraines or any type of headache...does your eye ache, hurt, burn, have pressure? My temple pain is ok right now, but my eye is really bad today, as well as...
I'm so sorry to hear you are having such a horrible time right now. Please know we all understand and are here to "listen" anytime. I hope you are able to get some sleep, it definitely flares up the...
Hi TMJ, I'm sorry your pain is at such high levels and you have been through so much. I really hope this splint can help you and relieve some of that pain. The fioricet doesnt seem to be helping the...
Hello! Can you please email me at mala407@aol.com...I'm curious if we have the same doctor :)...
Hi TMJ, Thank you so much for your reply. Can an ENT diagnose TMJ? How is it diagnosed? What symptoms do you suffer from? I would love to hear back from you, thank you for your care and concern Mala...
Hello! I just saw the neurologist yesterday because I have daily headaches now on top of my other health problems. He is almost certain it is migraines and put me on fioricet for now. We're going to...
Hello there, I just wanted to say hi and send you a hug. The prep for the colonoscopy is not extremely pleasant, but try to relax so you do not get more stressed. Use a heating pad on your belly and...
Hi Everyone, So....I've been having terrible, daily one sided headaches on the left side. There is a stabbing pain in my temple, and my eye socket and also behind my eye with burning. I also have...
Something else to add....been having some discomfort in the left ear as well and have been very tired and fatigued lately. I already have neuropathy in my hands and feet and a very weak immune...
Thank you so much to everyone, all of your advice and knowledge has really helped me. (as usual of course) I will keep you all updated on everything, THANK YOU! Mala...
Hello everyone, I am usually on the chronic pain forum due to nerve entrapment syndrome in my abdominal wall, along with other health issues. But....I was hoping someone on here could help me or give...
Hello everyone, I was hoping for a bit of advice please....I have pain at t-10 of the abdominal wall due to nerve entrapment syndrome. I am on oxycodone since trigger point injections, epidurals,...
Hi Pamela, I am so sorry to hear that you are hurting so much. I wish I knew what to do....just know youre in my thoughts and I hope you are having a bit more comfort. Maybe read a little of a book,...
Mine is Mala407 because Mala has been my nickname since birth from my grandfather...its means "little one" in croation. The name has stuck with my family and my "dance family" as well. I was born at...
Thank you so much....I am already on a probiotic and I upped my IBS meds a bit, so things seem to be in control :) I hop eyou are feeling ok today, thanks so much for your reply...
Hi Everyone, Just thought I would check in and say hello. I've been home this week with pink eye and a sinus infection, both are not fun! Considering I work with kids, its no work for me! I'm off for...
I'm so sorry to hear all that you've been dealing with Ry. Please hang in there and know you always have all of us and we're thinking about you Hugs, Mala...
Something quick to add...I also have some pain in my temples. And if it hurts there, or my eyes or my eyebrows, its always both sides, thanks again! Mala...
Hi Everyone, This is my first time posting in the migraine-headache forum. I am a regular member of the chronic pain and irritable bowel syndrome forums. For the past 3 weeks or so I have had...
You're right Sherry...I did get more D after my gall bladder was out, so that is the most common "complication" but the surgery and recovery are quite quick. I hope you are doing as well as can be...
Hello There, If they decide to do an ERCP for further diagnosis, please be very careful. This procedure can cause pancreatitis which I did get after the ERCP procedure. I was hospitalized for 15 days...
Congrats on the wonderful news! Hope this brings you much happiness and as pain free a day as possible :)...
Welchol has also been wonderful for me!!! I've had IBS-D for 7 years and this medication BY FAR is the one that has worked the best to minimize my problems. I take 2 pills a day, if I feel a flareup...
Thanks so much everyone! I'm going to try the Peppermint :) Hope you're all having a good day Mala...
Hello Everyone, Does anyone find that their IBS flares up when its really hot outside and you're in the heat for too long? Thanks! Mala...
HI there, I have 3mg of lunesta nightly. It helps me get about 8 hours of sleep a night. My doctors arent worried with me taking it nightly...they said considering all my health issues, its the least...
My thoughts go out to you and your family and I am very sorry for your loss. Please have a safe trip and let us know when you return home Mala...
Best of luck gramps....my thoughts will be with you! I am originally from Cleveland...they will treat you right :) Please keep us posted when you can, hugs!!! Mala...
WOW! I cant believe how many of these stories relate to me! I got severe IBS D after my gall bladder was removed 7 years ago at the age of 19. 2-3 times a day now, the medication Welchol as well as...
Hi there, I take welchol and used to take the questran you are talking about. The welchol has helped IMMENSELY! It might be something to look into :) Hoping you're having a better day today Mala...
I definitely agree...I love Jodi Picoult...I just got done reading Change of Heart and Nineteen Minutes...couldnt put either down! Mala...
Cookie, Thank you so very much for posting and sharing this with us. How true every word of it is!!! I am definitely going to make a copy, hugs! Mala...
Hi there, I have the exact same thing as you...wow I've never met anyone with an abdominal nerve entrapement! I had my gall bladder removed 7 years ago, therefore leaving me with a nerve entrapement...
I hope it helps just to know we are all thinking of you and caring. I hope you are done by now! When youre up to it, please let us know how you did, HUGS! Mala...
Thank you so very much to all the wonderful replies....it makes me feel better just knowing I am not alone with everything. You are all such wonderful people!! Mala...
Thank you so very much to the both of you :) I'm sorry if this is short but my lunesta is kicking in....I will write you back more tomorrow but quick question.....which of my doctors should I tell...
Hi Everyone, I need a little bit of help in realzing what I'm feeling is normal. I've been on percocet daily for almost 6 months now, although I've had my pain for 7 1/2 years. Do any of you find...
I hope this is all helping you livng@thedrsoffice! IBS-D is just a fancy word for IBS predominately diarrhea....hehe Mine is severe as well.....I am so sorry to hear that you have so many things...
Hi There, I just wanted to welcome you, you are definitely in the right place and we are all here to listen :) Mala...
Hello Everyone! I havent posted in a long time, but I thought I'd say hello. I am consulting with a new surgeon next Friday, a cardio thoracic. To sum things up...I am a 26 year old with chronic...
Thank you so much for your kind words afloat :) I actually have been having the radio frequencies for years and yes, they do provide some relief, however they have stopped being as effective for as...
Hello everyone, As some of you know, I had surgery 4 weeks ago to attempt to remove a nerve entrapement in my abdominal wall area. The surgery went well, however the pathology results came back, and...
Hi Everyone... I have had IBS-D for about 6 years now....I've been on questran powder for this amount of time...it does help me but I usually am unable to get in the dose of 2 packets a day b/c of...
Thank you so much everyone for replying, that advice helped me and I'll let you know how I do! THANKS! Mala...
Hello Everyone I am new to this forum, I belong to the chronic pain and IBS one...I have a question please....What do any of you do for dry, irritated eyes due to allergies. I've had them most of my...
Hi everyone, I thought this might help those of us who take questran and other medications along with it. I've been on questran for nearly 6 years and it helps my IBS post gall bladder removal. My...
Hi Everyone, I'm just laying around today after the pulsed radio frequency I had yesterday. It went well, 3 times to get the IV in, but thats nothing new for me! I love being a pin cushion...hehe The...