Gerd, IBS, and Urinary Incontinence secondary to NSAIDS

[flores97]

I am getting ready to file an FDC claim for IBS-C, Gerd, and Incontinence secondary to NSAIDS and wanted to see if anyone has any opinions or suggestions, if i might have missed anything. So here goes. I have been on a high daily dose of NSAIDS to treat my sc systemic lupus for well over seven years. About two years ago, i began having moderate gastro problems, that has worsened to the point that these conditions are almost as bad as the lupus, which leaves me bedridden about a week a month. Every time i go to urgent care for the lupus, i complained of the constipation, abdominal pain, nausea, and at times, vomiting. After about a year of these symptoms worsening, i was diagnosed with gerd(i thought i was having a heart attack twice, was admitted for severe chest pain, began vomiting/diarhea both times shortly after), and of course, IBS with constipation predominant. Around the same time frame-2 years ago, i began leaking urine frequently when sneezing, coughing, bending, etc, now i leak continuously and must wear pads. I was told by several VA Docs that the NSAIDS were more than likely responsible for the ibs and gerd. Then i was told that constipation also causes urinary incontinence. I am getting an IMO for all three conditions, from my triple board certified gastroenterologist, as well as submitting all relevant treatment records for past three years, medications side effects lists on the meds i take, some medical articles discussing how NSAIDS can cause/aggravate ibs and gerd, and more articles on how constipation can cause incontinence. I am also submitting the IMO(I will upload copy as soon as its complete), and the doctors resume/certifications. I do wear pads due to incontinence, usually go through three a day unless im bedridden, then its more like five a day. If anyone has suggestions/opinions i would really appreciate the input. I wouldnt have filed fir these conditions, but its to the point i only leave the house for med appts. I have daily abdomial pain, nausea, have trouble swallowing(especially meats), and i vomit if i eat more than small portions of food. The cramping feels like food poisoning, this is with taking omeprazole, pantoprazole?, ondasetron, and ranitidine. Thanks again

[Vync]

1 minute ago, ArNG11 said:

Worse than the "go lightly"?  Sound's similar to Mobiprep.  Oh Vync is right find the softest most comfortable tp, your posterior will thank you.  Geesh

Haha, well, I didn't want Flores or anyone else reading my response to be unprepared...

[ArNG11]

[ArNG11]

8 hours ago, flores97 said:

Vync, now I realize you were referring to the Linzess meds. Does it work that well, I have come across that researching meds for IBS-C and it looked very promising. Thanks for sharing that, I will try to contact the distributor and see if they have some samples or programs for people that can't afford to pay full price.Thanks again!

Heh I had tried Enteragram,  my private gastro doc gave a bunch of samples of this stuff, ask about it, it worked for a while for me. It may have good results. Worth asking about.

[flores97]

Thanks guys, and don't worry, I am always stocked up on tp! (Though I hardly ever need it for that reason, lol)

[ArNG11]

Not that I suggest this but wanted to make you aware of the fact.  There are some medications, pain medications, that cause constipation and you have to take stool softners or what I call gooey cocktails.  Similar to psyllium and/or miralax.  Ask your doc but consider taking half doses of this stuff may help.  Either way a hard dance.  Again talk to your doc about though.  Don't just go off this suggestion.  JMO.

[Vync]

9 minutes ago, ArNG11 said:

Not that I suggest this but wanted to make you aware of the fact.  There are some medications, pain medications, that cause constipation and you have to take stool softners or what I call gooey cocktails.  Similar to psyllium and/or miralax.  Ask your doc but consider taking half doses of this stuff may help.  Either way a hard dance.  Again talk to your doc about though.  Don't just go off this suggestion.  JMO.

Ewww, you said psyllium. Yuck! Bleh! I know it's natural, but eh...