Recently through tests, they found out that my small intestines were
moving too slowly, actually hardly moving at all. That caused worse
constipation & worse pain. My doctor prescribed Metoclopranide 10mg. I
am suppose to take it 30 mins before each meal & before bedtime 4 times
a day, but it made me too sleepy, so I only take it 2 times a day & it
helps a great deal. I actually have bowel movements with out stimulies.
One of the bigest benifites I have found from this med, is it makes my
small intestines work & it has greatly reduced my pain in the process. I
have actually cooked dinner 2 times this week & have done some cleaning.
It things keep going this way, on Sat it will be one week with reduced
pain. I still am using my duragesic patch & my vicodin, but they are
controling my pain. I have cut down a little on my vicodin use, which
is also helping my constipation. The other day, I told my husband that
he should be proud of me because I went poop all by myself (LOL) This is
something you might consider looking into to see if it might help.
I am happy that Jaynie is home recoperating from her surgery. I hope
she has a fast recooperation & will soon be pain free.
Robin