Amitiza on the fly
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Hi, I was just put on amitza and it is helping some, however, I am getting a headache from it along with nausea. I will continue it for a few days to a week and see how it goes. I will check out the ACOG Colon Cleanse though. I was on 8mcg of the amitiza first twice a day and it didn't help at all, now I am on the 24mcg twice a day and it seems to be helping, I have to be home though while taking it if you know what I mean? How are you since posting your message?
Having said all of the above there is one difference I noticed with the Amitiza and that is the medication has greatly reduced the syncope episode I was having during a bowl movement which were occurring about once a month.
Since I have been prescribed a Amitiza, which was about six months ago, I only had one syncope incident which by itself is a help to me.
I hope my brief exegesis helps.
Actually, you said right thigh. Mine is in the left thigh. Constipation would tend to cause this in the left thigh more often than the right thigh. You need to have your abdomen examined. You might have a cyst or something over there, pressing on the anterolateral cutaneous nerve.
I suffer from lupus, thalassemia, two different hyper coagulation issues (both genetic), hoshimoto's, rheynaud syndrome, chronic -- and I do mean chronic constipation! It is not abnormal for me to go 13-17 days apart. I stay distended and live with my heating pad on my tummy! I've had 8 colonoscopies in the past two years. Found three polyps all at different times, were removed. All cytology comes back negative for any pathological abnormality.
the reason for the liver bx was because I had Hep-C from a blood transfunsion but the liver is on the other side as I was told that all that is on this side is my kidney and bowel. When pressing around the dr found the sensitive spot and said the bowel was irrated. DUH! I knew that I just need something to releif all this pain, pressure, bloating, constipation and gas. I get so sick that now I am not eating. I can hear the bowels gurgle but nothing.... Tired of this.
Also take Lactulose and Amitiza. However, in order to take the Amitiza must take a nausea pill before and after. Often times still have nausea with the Amitiza and not convinced it helps all that much. I've been at this for 8 yrs and have done everything but stand on my head. Without pills and powder - bowel movements are difficult and every 3-5 days. And only partial. EXTREMELY bloated. Have difficulty fitting into street clothes later in the day. Makes work life and social life difficult.
Had breast reconstruction over 10 years ago - TRAM flap with abdominal muscle. Digestion issues worsen every year. Physician prescribed Amitiza last year but now have to meet new-year deductible before I can benefit from manufacturer coupon. Symptoms now include increased, painful bloating, no burps, no flatulence and no bowel movement after about 5 days drinking only water. Usually fruit or juice will help but nothing is helping or happening. Suggestions welcome and encouraged.
Yes you are fine to fly in the 3rd trimester youashould be cleared by a doctor before doing so but you are still so early it's fine.
Opiates will bind you up! Ask your Doc for "Linzess" or "Amitiza"....they aren't laxatives but you take them daily so you can go. I'm on opiates 10 yrs. now for a fractured hip and I use those meds. Remember, I'm NOT a doctor; this is just MY experience. Use Miralax, too.
Very long story short, they told us they could give us what we wanted but when we went to sign everything the had failed to mention that we would be paying on it for 7 years! I went off!! I was so irritated that "failed to mention"that, that I just went off on them. We ended up getting the car and we pretty much met them half way, but after we left my husband was like "I was really proud of how you handled that!
You do need to see a neurologist...I have almost the same pain as you and mine is caused by some spinal issues & peripheral neuropathy as well as fibromyalgia.
As for the constipation, try taking one capful (the little cup thing that comes with the bottle) of milk of magnesia every day. Talk to your GP about Amitiza, you might be a good canidate for that, as well.
i have similar problems. the thing that helped me the most was something called the specific carbohydrate diet, which is quite strict. i was on it for 5 months -- big improvement in digestion. however, i lost too much weight (i'm quite thin) and it was very incovenient for me. if you can commmit yourself to it, i would highly recommend it.
also, water fasting has helped me in the past temporarily. i've done it from one day to about 4 days.
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