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[TryinginFL]

this did

 

 

good one, TM! 

 

Went to Dr. today and got a RX for Hyoscyamine which is a sub. for Levsin.  Once ever 6 hrs. - we'll see!

(Also poop test - )  She also said to get on a probiotic (what kind?) and if nothing helps, a colonoscopy will be in order...

Sure have my fingers and toes crossed that I get better!

[thismoment]

did similar

 

Liz, I did similar; I chased the GI issues for 2 years following withdrawal. Colonoscopy, numerous tests, drugs to keep reflux down, nausea, upset, IBS, lower system bloating, pain. It cost lots. Results-- nothing.

 

Now at 31 months out it has all diminished 80%+. Slowly slowly slowly. I wish you all the best my dear.

[TryinginFL]

similar tests

 

 

Thank you, TM!  You give me hope - just unfortunate that this goes on for so long...

 

Appears that I may be having some similar tests, not fun, for sure!  

[thismoment]

tests negative

 

 

My GI issues came back all tests negative.

 

Psychiatric drugs alter our bodies extensively, and after long-term exposure it takes an unknown amount of time to restore equilibrium once the drug is withdrawn. There is no restorative blueprint for this work-- it's trial and error; the body seeks to establish equilibrium and serviceable function, not to reproduce an identical previous state.

 

In the later stages of withdrawal, some functions may appear to be improved, some may emerge similar to a previous benchmark, some functions may feel palpably different, and some systems may end up giving problems for an unknown time to come. But it all fades and becomes less noticeable.

 

It gets better and better-- but like an injury to a joint (knee, shoulder, elbow)-- while it continues to improve, there will always be some residual symptoms from time to time; that's normal following any injury-- including injuries at the level of the neurotransmitter.

 

Liz, I would be surprised if they find anything clearly identifiable, but you are doing the right thing because you never know. Fingers crossed here!

[TryinginFL]

negative, hopefully

 

 

All tests will be negative, hopefully!

 

Thank you so much for the useful information, TM!  After all the time you have been off this crap, I believe what you say.

If this situation improves favorably, I think the colonoscopy will not be in the picture!

[thismoment]

hopefully be

 

It will hopefully be fine. I do believe, however, that the colonoscopy is very worthwhile as it can give you 5-10 years of peace. I think they will strongly recommend it.

[TryinginFL]

be sure

 

 

I can probably be sure of that horrible test, as it has been at least 10 years since I have had one.  I understand the necessity however.

 

PS  Off for my painful massage...

[thismoment]

sure ain't

 

The colonoscopy sure ain't pleasant; it puts a whole new meaning on the term selfie!

[TryinginFL]

ain't fun

 

 

Just got home from therapeutic massage - that ain't fun either!

Think I will be checking out a Pain Management Dr. soon..

[thismoment]

fun allowed

 

Sign on the door to a new world I'm starting: Fun Allowed.

 

I hope you can get your pain down!

[TryinginFL]

allowed forever

 

 

I want to enter your world, TM - Fun will be allowed forever!

May I come in? 

[Cse70]

Forever funny.

Yep, Liz, I think TM's world would be funny and enlightening!

[thismoment]

forever young


Forever Young is a movie starring Mel Gibson and Jamie Lee Curtis. It was released in1992.

Yes, welcome! Three items that are in abundance in this world are laughter, ice cream, and old movies.

Oops sorry Cse!

[TryinginFL]

young once

 

 

Yep, I was young once!  Sounds ideal, TM!

 

First day with no gastro pain - expensive med must be working!

 

FH, where are you??  Hope you are ok...

[Cse70]

Once (upon a) time

I was a happy, free-spirited girl. Slowly, getting her back!

[TryinginFL]

time improves

 

 

Time improves most things...glad it applies to you, Cse!

[fishinghat]

improves not!!

 

Busy preping for my colonoscopy. Two unsuccessful barium enemas  and now this. Procedure starts in about an hour and a half. Wish me luck that they can even get a picture.  See you on the flip flop good buddies.

[thismoment]

not serious

FH my friend, I do hope this is not serious! Is preparing for a colonoscopy anything like studying for a urine test? lol

Best wishes!!

[TryinginFL]

serious thoughts

 

 

I have serious thoughts for your outcome, FH!  I am so sorry that you have to go through this stuff again.

Please update us when you are able, my friend.

[fishinghat]

thoughts good

 

Well after 3 tries they finally got good clear pictures of my colon. All is clear and normal. Yea!!

[TryinginFL]

good results

 

 

So happy that you had good results, FH!!   Will they leave your insides alone for a while now?

 

Bravo!!!

[thismoment]

results satisfying

 

 

The preparation was tedious, but the results satisfying.

 

A conversation overheard during the procedure--

Doctor:  Wow FH, you sure have a large colon! Wow FH, you sure have a large colon!

FH:        Thanks but you didn't have to say it twice.

Doctor:  I didn't.

[TryinginFL]

Satisfying ending

 

 

Good one, TM!

[fishinghat]

ending tests

 

Yes TFL, no more GI tests for me!!!

[TryinginFL]

tests ended

 

 

So happy to hear, FH! Sure hope I don't have any upcoming!

 

Currently looking for pain management Dr. for fibro - had to cancel plans for today and not much sleep last nite...  

[fishinghat]

ended finally

 

If you wind up having a colonoscopy I found a good way to handle the 'clear liquid diet". Just let me know.

 

Talk to you tomorrow.

[TryinginFL]

finally over

 

 

Happy it's finally over for you, FH, however I might need that info!!

[fishinghat]

over irradiated

 

He flew too close to the sun and got over irradiated.

[TryinginFL]

irradiated totally

 

 

I would think that he was irradiated totally and ended up very crispy!

[fishinghat]

totally drained

 

Did a lot of work today but about 3 PM just felt wiped out. Taking it easy the rest of day.