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This is a discussion on Desperate for Relief.... within the The Lounge forums, part of the Social and Support Forums category; This has way too much TMI, so read on if you can handle that...... Okay, I'm open to just about ...
Desperate for Relief.... This has way too much TMI, so read on if you can handle that......
Okay, I'm open to just about anything at this point. I am beyond constipated (to the point that I have thought about going to the hospital, but dang I just can't suck up my pride for that). I have a short list of medications I can take while pregnant, which aren't powerful enough or make me vomit (Milk of Magnesia- ughhh). Anyhow, I am drinking juice (V8 Fusion, Apple juice) like it's going out of style (it can cause diarrhea), eating lots of fruits, take in plenty of fiber and water. I eat Activia when I can; but once again the morning sickness makes it not that appealing to me. I'm looking for anything natural that may help me. I have even tried Miralax, which isn't on my approved list, but like I said, I'm desperate. I'm hoping I don't have a blockage or something, but I really don't want to go to the doctor. It is so bad that I am having a hard time even passing gas, the juice is helping, but I am blowing up huge from it. Any ideas???
31 years old-
1/06- In wreck with 18 wheeler at 25 years old; 6/06- Head on collision on Interstate, both wrecks other drivers fault. Numerous MRI's, PT, chiropractic, acupuncture, TENS therapy, massage therapy, facet injections, epidural injections, Nerve study, Discogram, confirms pain in L4/5, IDET, decompression, Bi-lateral neurotomy L3/4/5, denied by insurance twice, in Active L clinical trial, had surgery March 17, 2009 in Miami, FL- received Active L disc at 29 years old. Pain and medication free as of October 2010!
Mommy to Emma- 8 years, Ava- 5.5 years & had baby Eli after ADR, via c-section on March 25, 2011, completely pain free still!
Re: Desperate for Relief.... I sent you a PM.
Justin Averna
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- 1994: Football Injury, Severe Hyperextension
- 1997: Snow Skiing Injury
- 3/7/1997, 17 years old: Laminotomy L4/L5
- 1999 & 2003: Motor Vehicle Accidents (not at fault both times) --> Grade V Annular Tears L4/L5 & L5/L6
- 11/15/2003, 23 years old: 2-Level ProDisc® L4/L5 & L5/L6*, *lumbosacral transitional vertebra --> Dr. Rudolf Bertagnoli
- 4/2008: 4.5 years pain-free before "new" leg pain
- 5/14/2009, 29 years old: Dynamic Stabilization System L4/L5, Dr. Rudolf Bertagnoli
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Re: Desperate for Relief.... Kathy wish I had some words of encouragement. I ran into similar problem with my last surgery. I tried everything under the sun I mean everything !!!!!!For immediate relief until the other stuff kicks in I used a Child's Fleet Enema no so harsh as an Adult.My problem only resolved once I came home I have a mental issue with using only my own bathroom.Talk about a horrible 9 days but sure enough as soon as I got in the door it was all systems go.
I'm not sure what will get things moving for you but at least in the short term my suggestion may help. Don't worry about the topic I'm pretty sure there's not a single person on here that can honestly say that they haven't had this problem at one time or another.I hope you can find some relief I know how horrible of a feeling it is. Matter of fact I would love to hear all suggestions because I need to avoid this very soon.And it's always an issue for me every surgery that I have. You'll find this funny. My hubby says the other day to me (when I was trying to come up with questions for the doctor) make sure you ask them about your going problem !! (Eyebrows lifted) I know all he was thinking was he didn't want to have to go out to the pharmacy and buy the mother load of constipation supplies !!! LOL
Take Care
Caitlin aka Metalneck07
Back troubles Teenager-no specific accident ,DDD Lumbar Cervical-Arthritic Facets,etc.
Cervical Issues- alternative procedures,meds,PT,Diskogram,myelogram
'07 ADCF C5-6 Surgeon closed shop left me with screws backing out 2months after surgery
'09 Revsion Surgery C5-6 3 screws had backed out, scarring connective tissue,fluid build up,NonUnion
'10 complete fusion and Hardware show no issues
Lumbar issues - DDD alternative procedures,meds,PT,Diskogram verifies L4-5 and L5-S1 pain generators ,Annular disk tear,herinated disk both levels, Facet Hypertrophy
September 28,2010 On my 40th Birthday I recieved the gift of a new spine.My Prodisc at L4-5 and ALIF at L-5S1.
Thank you Dr.Blumenthal and Dr.Lieberman you are the BEST.
Re: Desperate for Relief.... Kathy, I hate to say it, but when I have been right in your shoes and tried everything, I mean everything, it was only when I caved and took the Milk of Magnesia (makes me gag too) that things started to finally rumble and move! Just sayin'.
• January 2000 MVA passenger, used jaws of life to retrieve me, neck injury and months of PT
• June 2001 Bicycle accident, 2 compression fractures at T12/L1, Vertebroplasty Sept. 2001
• April 2006 right hip, labral tear and repair
• April 2007 3 level ProDisc @ L3/4, L4/5 & L5/6✷ ✷Lumbosacral transitional vertebra; Dr. Rudolph Bertagnoli
• July 2, 2008 ALIF & Laminectomy @ L6/S1
• July 30, 2008 re-opened 28 days later to remove bone cement that had leaked onto S1 nerve root
• August 2008 Pulmonary embolism, double pneumonia, collapsed left lung, re-hospitalized 1 week
• March 10, 2009 Right SI Joint Fusion
• April 27, 2010 2nd right hip arthroscopy to remove adhesions and release psoas muscle
• September 30, 2010 lumbar facet rhizotomy
• December 9, 2010 12 bilateral lumbar trigger point and steroid injections
• December 23, 2010 12 more bilateral trigger point injections w/o steroid
• February 15, 2011 ESI bilaterally in lower lumbar...relief only for few days. Considering 1 more.
Did Spinal Cord Stimulator trial from 5/11/11-5/17/11 with excellent results; Spinal Cord Stimulator surgery is Monday,
July 18, 2011
Re: Desperate for Relief.... Were you able to find the Tamarin paste? That was the only thing that worked for me in Brazil.
Severe compression of spinal cord, flaval ligament, etc. at C4/5 & 5/6.
Herniation and compression, at L3/4 to L5/S1 plus spondylosis at the latter level. Severe allergy to most metals.
Three level surgery in Brazil with Dr. Luiz Pimenta on March 17/2010 using non-metal appliances. L5/S1-PEEK cage, ALIF; L4/5-PEEK cage, XLIF; C5/6-NuVasive NeoDisc. Three separate approaches, two minimally invasive. Currently minor residual back pain, from SI ligament and still overdoing things. Therapy and chiropractic treatments helping immensely. Gone from being almost bedridden to near normal activities including gardening. Life is gooooood!
Re: Desperate for Relief.... Have you tried flax seed oil? I don't know if it is safe during pregnancy so definitely check first, but it helps me. I buy it at GNC in 1,000 mg pills. I hope you feel better soon!
Re: Desperate for Relief.... Post surgery I got the most success from bags of dried prunes, figs and dates. I had a bag a day, it seemed to work better than any tablets, I had a few every 20 mins and combined with some high fibre cereal (all bran) this brought on action.
Alison 46 year old female
2011 Aug PLIF L4/L5 - L5/S1 both adr in situ
2010 May - Discogram on L2/L3 & L3/L4, neither pain generators
2009 May - Failed revision fusion on L5/S1 with Charite ADR in situ
2008 Caudal epidural exacerbated nerve symptoms. Prolapse L2/L3
2007 L5/S1 Facet deterioration
Brilliant 5 years, no pain only minor motor problems and residual nerve damage
2002 March - ADR Charite - L4/5, L5/S1
2000 Disc prolapses L4/5, L5/S1
Re: Desperate for Relief.... Claudia and Ajj1001 have good suggestions. I recently started taking Flax seed oil twice a day as well as FiberOne cereal the one with the highest fiber 40% I believe.Throw in some prunes (really like the prunes wrapped in gold foil they taste like candy) it might really get things going. I know all these things combine have helped me lately I have a very sensitive system even on a good day.Hope your feeling better Kathy !!!!
Back troubles Teenager-no specific accident ,DDD Lumbar Cervical-Arthritic Facets,etc.
Cervical Issues- alternative procedures,meds,PT,Diskogram,myelogram
'07 ADCF C5-6 Surgeon closed shop left me with screws backing out 2months after surgery
'09 Revsion Surgery C5-6 3 screws had backed out, scarring connective tissue,fluid build up,NonUnion
'10 complete fusion and Hardware show no issues
Lumbar issues - DDD alternative procedures,meds,PT,Diskogram verifies L4-5 and L5-S1 pain generators ,Annular disk tear,herinated disk both levels, Facet Hypertrophy
September 28,2010 On my 40th Birthday I recieved the gift of a new spine.My Prodisc at L4-5 and ALIF at L-5S1.
Thank you Dr.Blumenthal and Dr.Lieberman you are the BEST.
Re: Desperate for Relief.... Thanks everyone. I finally went to the doctor as I was miserable. They gave me one of those yummy bottles of magnesium citrate to drink. I drank the full 10 oz. (it said to drink either a half or whole bottle), so figured might as well go for the gusto. It said results in 1/2 hour to 6 hours, 14 hours later it finally worked. Woo Hoo, yup even texted my hubby celebrating! LOL I'm going to the grocery store today and going to pick up some of the above mentioned items and work them into my diet, so I don't end up like that again.
Last edited by KBear; 09-03-2010 at 02:37 PM.
31 years old-
1/06- In wreck with 18 wheeler at 25 years old; 6/06- Head on collision on Interstate, both wrecks other drivers fault. Numerous MRI's, PT, chiropractic, acupuncture, TENS therapy, massage therapy, facet injections, epidural injections, Nerve study, Discogram, confirms pain in L4/5, IDET, decompression, Bi-lateral neurotomy L3/4/5, denied by insurance twice, in Active L clinical trial, had surgery March 17, 2009 in Miami, FL- received Active L disc at 29 years old. Pain and medication free as of October 2010!
Mommy to Emma- 8 years, Ava- 5.5 years & had baby Eli after ADR, via c-section on March 25, 2011
Re: Desperate for Relief.... Wooooohooooooooooooo! Congrats!
Severe compression of spinal cord, flaval ligament, etc. at C4/5 & 5/6.
Herniation and compression, at L3/4 to L5/S1 plus spondylosis at the latter level. Severe allergy to most metals.
Three level surgery in Brazil with Dr. Luiz Pimenta on March 17/2010 using non-metal appliances. L5/S1-PEEK cage, ALIF; L4/5-PEEK cage, XLIF; C5/6-NuVasive NeoDisc. Three separate approaches, two minimally invasive. Currently minor residual back pain, from SI ligament and still overdoing things
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