Abdominal Pains

[Robeena]

Please Help, I have been suffering from constapation for the past four years. I have tried all type of laxatives from Bulk forming to osmotic laxatives which donot relive my problem. I've had transiant time scans of my food process, which shows it takes three days to digest. I have had difficulty passing any stools without medication, even then stools are few and far between.
I am now using Domperidone and Picolax. Domperidone twice daily and picolax twice per week to try to clear my bowel.
I have also had sigmoidoscopy which showed hemeroids but the doctor is not taking this further.
I have had tests for LFT's and TSH which have come back normal.
Currently every time i eat i exsperiance pains in the upper right abdomen.
If you have any sugestions of possable causes or further questions about my symptoms please contact me on my e-mail address.
Please please help

Regards Robeena

[awsx2]

I had lower and upper right abdominal pain for over 2 years, accompanied by constipation, excessive bloating, gas, worsened by exercise. Undiagnosed after several doctors and tests. I figured out on my own that the major problem was eating beef...so I stay away from it. It has made a big difference and my quality of life is much better now. If you eat beef you may want to try giving it up and see what happens. Good luck!

[NanaRose]

Hi there.  I was suppose to get an ERCP also for a suspected SOD from previous gallbladder surgery. (suggested by a radiologist report)

The group of Gastro docs at a large teaching hospital here in Texas told me that they do not do ERCP's.

Another doc in the same area told me that he has discontinued doing ERCP also.  His reason: Pancreatitis side effect.

Doing more research, I was told that if one has an ERCP/Sphinterotomy, make sure this doctor has done this procedure many many times.  Ask questions and more questions.  Make sure you are going to the top notch doc.  Find out. Find out also what post-op complications can be and also long term.

Good Luck To You.

[vaio]

im having a hard time posting a question on this sight so im sorry im doing it in the comment area.
i have just been told i have a type 3 sod.i get the ercp and sphincterotomy on the 11th of feb.can someone PLEASE HELP ME!
i need to know what the risks are,and whatever else just anybody can tell.Thank you to all.
ps this is my first time here.

[Suziepie]

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[Lillibet]

Hi,

Warm water enemas can help a lot, as do metamucil (but you need to take more than the suggested dose). This has been my experience. Added to that, you must avoid all things made from white flour. Only use 100% whole wheat flour, and add raw veggies, fruits and lots of water. I use prunes (cooked in a little water to soften), and prune juice as well. But avoid white flour (it adds to the constipation).

Good luck.

[Suziepie]

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[Robeena]

Many thanks for the sugestions

regards robeena

[nadia]

It sounds as though you have a motility disorder.  There is a new medication out there for predominant constipation IBS.  It's called Zelnorm and works quite well for some people. You might also want to try warm water enemas.