Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment

Question by E R: Questionare for Dr. clinic from people with fibromyalgia.?
I am getting ready to start working as a nurse again. The job I got is specifically working with people suffering with fibromyalgia. It would really help me help my patients, if anyone with fibromyalgia could answer these few questions for me…
1.) How many ‘tender’ or ‘pressure’ points out of the 18 do you have?
2.) Which pressure points are more painful for you?
3.) Is the pain in your pressure points constant?
3a.) Or only when touched or pressed?
4.) What kind of pain do you feel in your pressure points?
4a.) sharp or stabbing
4b.) dull or achy
4c.) burning or stinging
5.) Do you have pain in muscles other than pain in pressure points?
5a.) if so, where do you have the most pain?
6.) Do you experience any other symptoms like…
6a.) headaches
6b.) IBS, irritable bowel syndrome
6c.) morning stiffness
7.) Are there any other symptoms you have?
8.) What does the pain feel like in the rest of your body?
9.) What kind of pain treatments are you on if any?
10.) Is there anything that you wish your doctor or nurse would do or say to help you more?

Anything else you think I should know would greatly help. SERIOUS answers only please. Thank you for your help!

Best answer:

Answer by justmeinthisworld
1) most if not all–and more

the problem is that if you press an inch off you won’t hit it–you need to moive your finger withing a1 inch radius to be sure you have the right spot

scratching an itch can make me fall over in excrutiating pain

2) shoulders

3) the TENDERPOINTS aren’t supposed to be constant pain-mine hurt when pressed

4) severe ache

5) widespread pain is a hallmark of fms-technically to have chronic pain in all areas of tehbody (upper, lower, left, right, back, front)

I mostly have joint pain (as fms can affect ligamenst and tendons too) –down to my toes. Knees are the worst, followed by hips-with muscle soreness in arms being 3rd

6) have had migrain like headaches, stiffness though out the day (after sitting at the computer),

7) memoery problems, numbness, tingling, twitching, non restorative sleep, severe exhaustion, klutzy-hard to get my hands to do what I want (motor planning difficulties)
deep ache-sometimes sharp

9) tri cylcics, SSRI SNRI, other antidepressants, muscle relaxants, NSAIDS, narcotics, anti seizure, acupuntuncture, chiropractic, PT, pychological therapy, direct electrical stimultaion, vagus nerve stimulator, sedatives, stimulants–no pills or PT worked at all

10)
Don’t call it arthritis,inflammatory, a nutrional probelm, a pychological problem, autoimmune–it is none of these

Understand that it is a neuro disorder

Don’t label any pain from an overactive lifestyle or anotehr condition as FMS–it is it’s own condition–that while it can co occur with otehr things—is NOT a lablel for the pain of other diseases like arthritis, brain tumors, etc.

Watch out for quackery–there are many conditions that mimic FMS-such as thick body fluids or a liver problem–but that is NOT REAL FMS.

I am the boss-not you–I am paying you for a service–but I am in control-I will not bow to you. Decisions are mine-not yours

Don’t walk out of teh room whenI try to talk to you–respect my opinions.

Don’t say
“you’re fine stay active”

I’ve heard this repeatedly-when it turned out -I had anotehr condition-1st Mono, 2nd post concussive syndrome

TELL ME things–don’t assume it won’t matter to me-I have a righ to know everything-

tell me of side effects–and MONITOR for them–i have been seriously harmed by side effects that I was NOT warned of (not even on teh pharmacy pamphlet) such as passing out from by blood pressure dropping

realize that many people dioagnosedwith FMS don’t actually haveit–they have another condition–but many docs label any pain as FMS without proper diagnostics procedures

there are studies that show probloems withblood profusin intehbrain as well as differences with neurotrasmitters–

if Icould get it (and afford i) i would take viagra (I am female) to help with the brian blood profusion–there is a study of viagra’s use in CFIDS to reduce fatigue in california

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Question by Jamie: Question and advice from Endometriosis sufferers ?
Hi there I am a 28 year old female who was diagnosed with severe endometriosis about 9 years ago through laporscopic surgery, tomorrow I am having another laporscopic surgery done due to a lot of recent problems and pain from the endo. I am concerned that it is possibly on the bladder and maybe colon. When I urinate I have to push really hard to empty the bladder and I have frequent urination, can this be a cause of endo on the bladder? There is no burning or itching and urine test come back negative for bacteria or infection. Also, I have what they call Irritable Bowel Syndrome but can this be because of endo on the colon that causes my irregular bowel movements and also bleeding in the bowel. Should I make it a point to have the doctor check these areas very closely? Has anyone had endo in these area and what are the symptoms and treatments? Thank you

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Answer by Amanda
I’m really not sure about your question.
I am having a laproscopy next Monday to determine whether I have endo.
I have asked questions about it on here but no one seems to answer what I am asking. How do you feel after the surgery and how long does it take until you feel better?
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Question by blueevent47: Where does conservative anger come from?
I am not a Dem, but it seems to me that a lot of conservatives here and elsewhere are really angry. But why? They were angry before they lost Congress and the Presidency and they were angry after. They called Democrats and liberals traitors when they controlled government and they flail at Obama now that they have been kicked out. Is anger the way they communicate? Is there some deep-seated and unresolved psychological issues? Is it dyspepsia? Irritable bowel syndrome?

All sarcasm aside, what makes conservatives so angry?

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Answer by TheBuffalo
Liberal ignorance.

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Question by Candy Cane: Have the side-effects of your medication (mental/physical illness) prevented you from performing daily tasks?
Sometimes, I get put on medications that make me sleepy, have stomach pains, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, nausea. etc. I NEED this medication. Antidepressants & anti-anxiety/OCD, & Tourette’s medications. 1 time, I got fired for sleeping on the job, & the boss didn’t care about my medication side effects.

Also, the drowsiness would make me oversleep, miss school, fail a test, fighting to stay awake, etc. I have my BA in Spanish, & my Vocational Rehab. counselor refuses to help me, & she closed my case behind my back without telling me. I made a grievance, & the grievance lady agreed with the counselor. I want to work, but my disability & medications, & people discriminating & pre-judging, are ALL what’s holding me back from getting a job. Also lack of transportation. & I can’t take just any job. My disability may be mental, but I need special accommodations to work alone in a quiet office or something, since I get distracted easily & have trouble concentrating & focusing.

I feel so hopeless right now. What can I do? I can’t stand on my feet past 30 minutes, & I can’t work in noisy environments. I have some computer skills, & whatever skills I don’t have, I can go back & learn it. I’m brushing up on my Spanish skills & trying to learn French, as well.

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Answer by Gardener for God (formerly dmd)
I look forwaard to viewing any substanced answers you may receive. My son has very similar disabilities, nearly identical. He is only in Jr. High – but it will help me to gain insight of what we may face.

I have to wonder – did they take you off of disabilitiy via government? Where you on disability via the gorvernment? You sound as if you should be eligable – AND – you would be able to make an additional amount of money in working aside from this program.

With regards to your disabilities – you do not have to tell your disabilities in the interview process I believe and with regards to being fired for being late or absent, sleepy, etc. because of your issues, I don’t believe they can give you a bad reference for it. There is possibility that they are in error for terminating your job due to it as well as if they give you a bad reference for it – a possible legal action could be taken I believe. The best thing you should do is to contact a disability lawyer and ask these very things and find out where you stand and what they are allowed to do. There ARE laws as to what they can tell about you as a reference and also as to what they can even ask you in an interview.

Once hired – there are also laws that say your employer must accomodate your disabilities.

It has been a good 8 years since I worked in Human Resources, so there may have been new or changed laws to take effect. Go to a disability lawyer to get informed and/or also, find a job coach to help – they are very well versed in employment law and could also be a great help for you.

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Question by Aster: I need some simple dog food recipes made from human food
I have a 120 lb dog with irritable bowel syndrome and a nine pond Yorkie. I’ve made the decision to cook for them, because all the best dog food brands still upset the larger dog’s system.

He does fine on beef and chicken, pasta, potatoes and rice. But what kind of things do I need to add to be sure he is getting a balanced diet?
I meant nine pound Yorkie, typo.

Best answer:

Answer by Laurie V
This website has some great information on homemade dog food. It also has several links for recipes. Hopefully, you will find it helpful. Good luck!

http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/dogfoodrecipes.htm

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