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I was just recently diagnosed with ic and the dr said i probably had ibs also. well since i started elmrion last week I have not had a bowel movement. Is there anything i can take that is safe for both that will help me?
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Melissa Barham
currently taking Elmiron 100mg 3x daily
currently taking Klonipin 1mg as needed for nerves and stress
currently taking Ditropan XL 10mg (Oxbutynin ER) once a day for ugency and frequency.
trying Aloe Vera Juice just a little mixed with water
I am on my 3rd uro. The 1st I went to cause of an UTI it was clear in the culture by the next month, but I was still having issues so he continued me on macordantin (sp.) and urised for about a year and I just seemed to get worse. My 2nd uro said he thought I had an OAB and tried me on meds for that. Everytime I went to him he would dialate my uretha and he also did a hydro (streched my bladder) and supposely removed scar tissue from my bladder and urethea and said my bladder was inflammed. But he said I didn't have enought pain to have IC. I tried many OAB meds and nothing seems to help I was in the bathroom atleast once an hour if not more. I suffered for a while. Now I am on my 3rd uro. The 1st visit we talked and he instantly said I had IC. He checked me and did an ultrasound of my bladder and order a cat scan and put me on Elmiron. I am currently waiting for the results of the cat scan.
A little about me that doesn't have to do with this is I am a stay at home mother of two kids and I have a very loving and supportive husband.
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I haven't heard that elmiron caused constipation for anyone. I do think you should give your doctor a call if you haven't had a BM for that long.
DonnaStay safe
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Click on ICN Shop at the top of this page. You'll find Bladder Builder and Bladder Rest, both of which we are finding have excellent results.
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Sub-types https://www.ic-network.com/five-pote...markably-well/
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AUA Guidelines: https://www.ic-network.com/aua-guide...tial-cystitis/
I am not a medical authority nor do I offer medical advice. In all cases, I strongly encourage you to discuss your medical treatment with your personal medical care provider. Only they can, and should, give medical recommendations to you. [3MG]
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Thanks I don't really think it is the elmiron that is causing it I have this issue a lot. I was just wondering if there was anything that would be safe to take?Melissa Barham
currently taking Elmiron 100mg 3x daily
currently taking Klonipin 1mg as needed for nerves and stress
currently taking Ditropan XL 10mg (Oxbutynin ER) once a day for ugency and frequency.
trying Aloe Vera Juice just a little mixed with water
I am on my 3rd uro. The 1st I went to cause of an UTI it was clear in the culture by the next month, but I was still having issues so he continued me on macordantin (sp.) and urised for about a year and I just seemed to get worse. My 2nd uro said he thought I had an OAB and tried me on meds for that. Everytime I went to him he would dialate my uretha and he also did a hydro (streched my bladder) and supposely removed scar tissue from my bladder and urethea and said my bladder was inflammed. But he said I didn't have enought pain to have IC. I tried many OAB meds and nothing seems to help I was in the bathroom atleast once an hour if not more. I suffered for a while. Now I am on my 3rd uro. The 1st visit we talked and he instantly said I had IC. He checked me and did an ultrasound of my bladder and order a cat scan and put me on Elmiron. I am currently waiting for the results of the cat scan.
A little about me that doesn't have to do with this is I am a stay at home mother of two kids and I have a very loving and supportive husband.
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My doctor recommended milk of magnesia for me --- I haven't needed it for a long time but I do have some on hand. I also have stool softener on hand --- I had to take it for a while after a surgery. If I drink enough and get enough fiber it seems to keep me regular.
DonnaStay safe
Elmiron Eye Disease Information Center - https://www.ic-network.com/elmiron-p...mation-center/
Elmiron Eye Disease Fact Sheet (Downloadable) - https://www.ic-network.com/wp-conten...nFactSheet.pdf
Have you checked the ICN Shop?
Click on ICN Shop at the top of this page. You'll find Bladder Builder and Bladder Rest, both of which we are finding have excellent results.
Patient Help: http://www.ic-network.com/patientlinks.html
Sub-types https://www.ic-network.com/five-pote...markably-well/
Diet list: https://www.ic-network.com/interstitial-cystitis-diet/
AUA Guidelines: https://www.ic-network.com/aua-guide...tial-cystitis/
I am not a medical authority nor do I offer medical advice. In all cases, I strongly encourage you to discuss your medical treatment with your personal medical care provider. Only they can, and should, give medical recommendations to you. [3MG]
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ok thank I am planning on going to the store tomorrow and get some of the foods on the list for the ic diet cause i really don't have much of them here so i will also get some of that too.Melissa Barham
currently taking Elmiron 100mg 3x daily
currently taking Klonipin 1mg as needed for nerves and stress
currently taking Ditropan XL 10mg (Oxbutynin ER) once a day for ugency and frequency.
trying Aloe Vera Juice just a little mixed with water
I am on my 3rd uro. The 1st I went to cause of an UTI it was clear in the culture by the next month, but I was still having issues so he continued me on macordantin (sp.) and urised for about a year and I just seemed to get worse. My 2nd uro said he thought I had an OAB and tried me on meds for that. Everytime I went to him he would dialate my uretha and he also did a hydro (streched my bladder) and supposely removed scar tissue from my bladder and urethea and said my bladder was inflammed. But he said I didn't have enought pain to have IC. I tried many OAB meds and nothing seems to help I was in the bathroom atleast once an hour if not more. I suffered for a while. Now I am on my 3rd uro. The 1st visit we talked and he instantly said I had IC. He checked me and did an ultrasound of my bladder and order a cat scan and put me on Elmiron. I am currently waiting for the results of the cat scan.
A little about me that doesn't have to do with this is I am a stay at home mother of two kids and I have a very loving and supportive husband.
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Milk of Magnesia is the easiest on the system. Once you get things moving it might be a good idea to take a daily stool softener. Colace is the name brand, however most stores sell their own brand. Make sure though that you dont get "Peri-Colace" as that is a laxative. Increase your water intake as well.
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