Re: [TMIC] Fwd: Bowel Question
Laura, I too find that the flaxseed capsules work, I take 3 daily and things seem to flow. Flaxseed is good for you. http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/benefits-of-flaxseed Catherine From: Patricia Cooley patticoo...@wi.rr.com To: Laura Beaudin laura.beau...@gmail.com; Laurie Zissimos lziss...@aol.com Cc: tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 10:42:51 AM Subject: RE: [TMIC] Fwd: Bowel Question I ALSO HAVE BLADDER AND BOWEL ISSUES. THINGS MOVE DOWN ON THEIR OWN, BUT THEN AFTER THAT I HAVE NO CONTROL. I HAVE BEEN USING DIGITAL REMOVAL AND IT SEEMS TO WORK FINE. I ALMOST ALWAYS HAVE A MOVEMENT WHEN I SIT DOWN TO URNINATE. I WAS TAKING STOOL SOFTENERS FOR SEVERAL DAYS AND THEN GIVE MY BODY A REST. LATELY I HAVE BEEN TAKING 3 CAPSULES OF FLAXSEED OIL WITH OMEGA 3 AND ONE ACIDOPHILUS TABLETS. SINCE TAKING THE ACIDOFLUS EACH MORNING, I NO LONGER NEED THE STOOL SOFTTENERS AND HAVE A MOVEMENT EACH DAY, AND SOMETIMES MORE. I KNOW WE ARE ALL DIFFERENT AND THINGS DON'T WORK THE SAME FOR EACH OF US, BUT IT IS WORTH A TRY. GOOD LUCK PATTI IN WISCONSIN -Original Message- From: Laura Beaudin [mailto:laura.beau...@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, August 30, 2009 7:16 PM To: Laurie Zissimos Cc: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] Fwd: Bowel Question Laurie... How have things gone since stopping those meds? I'm on a bowel routine...I don't have much control. Without a suppository, things don't move when I need them to...which is when the nurse shows up to help me. WIthout it, I'd go..but it would be incontinence...not where it needs to go. BTW..this replying automatically to sender instead of the list is very frustrating! Frank...your reply went to me instead of the list. Laura On Sun, Aug 30, 2009 at 3:08 PM, Laurie Zissimoslziss...@aol.com wrote: I'm 52 and I have had TM for 3.5 years. I'm a T-10 (originally a T-7) and with intense PT, I have been able to regain 70% functionality. I get around with a walker in the house and for short jaunts like a doctors appt or a restaurant. For longer journey's I have to use the wheel chair. I am on Lyrica for the pain and Ditropan XL for bladder control. I have tried stool softeners, laxatives, fiber, Miralax and Calm Cure. Last week I stopped all of it because I felt I was taking too much medicine and wasn't getting the right results. Hope that helps. Laurie in Baltimore -Original Message- From: fr...@franksheldon.com fr...@franksheldon.com To: Laurie Zissimos lziss...@aol.com; tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sun, Aug 30, 2009 4:55 pm Subject: Re: [TMIC] Fwd: Bowel Question I feel the need to have a bowel movement each time I stand up. Verry Interesting !! I usually get that feeling when I sit down. Are you regular? What meds are you using for your intestines and bowels now? How old are you? Do you enjoy italian food? Excuse Me, I know better, but get asking questions and have trouble stopping whether I'm sitting or standing. Maybe you should see your local medical doctor, and have a rectal exam and stool examination for blood. TTFN pHranq3ue -- Laura http://practical-homeschooling.org http://www.flickr.com/photos/khaleeka
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Thanks Catherine, I've decided to try the raw vegan diet for 30 days to see if I can manage it. If so, I hope to try coming off many of my meds, or at least cutting back. This will naturally push me to intake much more fiber, which will get things moving...now if I can sprout a longer arm, I can ditch the nurse... Laura On Tue, Sep 1, 2009 at 12:29 PM, Catherinecamoa...@yahoo.com wrote: Laura, I too find that the flaxseed capsules work, I take 3 daily and things seem to flow. Flaxseed is good for you. http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/benefits-of-flaxseed Catherine From: Patricia Cooley patticoo...@wi.rr.com To: Laura Beaudin laura.beau...@gmail.com; Laurie Zissimos lziss...@aol.com Cc: tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 10:42:51 AM Subject: RE: [TMIC] Fwd: Bowel Question I ALSO HAVE BLADDER AND BOWEL ISSUES. THINGS MOVE DOWN ON THEIR OWN, BUT THEN AFTER THAT I HAVE NO CONTROL. I HAVE BEEN USING DIGITAL REMOVAL AND IT SEEMS TO WORK FINE. I ALMOST ALWAYS HAVE A MOVEMENT WHEN I SIT DOWN TO URNINATE. I WAS TAKING STOOL SOFTENERS FOR SEVERAL DAYS AND THEN GIVE MY BODY A REST. LATELY I HAVE BEEN TAKING 3 CAPSULES OF FLAXSEED OIL WITH OMEGA 3 AND ONE ACIDOPHILUS TABLETS. SINCE TAKING THE ACIDOFLUS EACH MORNING, I NO LONGER NEED THE STOOL SOFTTENERS AND HAVE A MOVEMENT EACH DAY, AND SOMETIMES MORE. I KNOW WE ARE ALL DIFFERENT AND THINGS DON'T WORK THE SAME FOR EACH OF US, BUT IT IS WORTH A TRY. GOOD LUCK PATTI IN WISCONSIN -Original Message- From: Laura Beaudin [mailto:laura.beau...@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, August 30, 2009 7:16 PM To: Laurie Zissimos Cc: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] Fwd: Bowel Question Laurie... How have things gone since stopping those meds? I'm on a bowel routine...I don't have much control. Without a suppository, things don't move when I need them to...which is when the nurse shows up to help me. WIthout it, I'd go..but it would be incontinence...not where it needs to go. BTW..this replying automatically to sender instead of the list is very frustrating! Frank...your reply went to me instead of the list. Laura On Sun, Aug 30, 2009 at 3:08 PM, Laurie Zissimoslziss...@aol.com wrote: I'm 52 and I have had TM for 3.5 years. I'm a T-10 (originally a T-7) and with intense PT, I have been able to regain 70% functionality. I get around with a walker in the house and for short jaunts like a doctors appt or a restaurant. For longer journey's I have to use the wheel chair. I am on Lyrica for the pain and Ditropan XL for bladder control. I have tried stool softeners, laxatives, fiber, Miralax and Calm Cure. Last week I stopped all of it because I felt I was taking too much medicine and wasn't getting the right results. Hope that helps. Laurie in Baltimore -Original Message- From: fr...@franksheldon.com fr...@franksheldon.com To: Laurie Zissimos lziss...@aol.com; tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sun, Aug 30, 2009 4:55 pm Subject: Re: [TMIC] Fwd: Bowel Question I feel the need to have a bowel movement each time I stand up. Verry Interesting !! I usually get that feeling when I sit down. Are you regular? What meds are you using for your intestines and bowels now? How old are you? Do you enjoy italian food? Excuse Me, I know better, but get asking questions and have trouble stopping whether I'm sitting or standing. Maybe you should see your local medical doctor, and have a rectal exam and stool examination for blood. TTFN pHranq3ue -- Laura http://practical-homeschooling.org http://www.flickr.com/photos/khaleeka -- Laura http://practical-homeschooling.org http://www.flickr.com/photos/khaleeka
Re: [TMIC] Fwd: Bowel Question
I have a great recipe for breakfast muffins that has lots of Flax seed, dried fruit,and other healthy stuff. We eat many muffins and give the rest away to our neighbors. F
Re: [TMIC] Fwd: Bowel Question
Frank - do your neighbors know what to expect with those muffins?!?! Janice - Original Message - From: fr...@franksheldon.com To: Catherine camoa...@yahoo.com; Laura Beaudin laura.beau...@gmail.com; Transverse Mylitis Group tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, September 01, 2009 3:19 PM Subject: Re: [TMIC] Fwd: Bowel Question I have a great recipe for breakfast muffins that has lots of Flax seed, dried fruit,and other healthy stuff. We eat many muffins and give the rest away to our neighbors. F
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Frank, You are so thoughtful and funny as all Hates!! I have not laughed that hard in a long time! You are a doctor with a wonderful personality. I would love to have a copy of your muffins and souflee' if possible. Thank You, Catherine From: fr...@franksheldon.com fr...@franksheldon.com To: Catherine camoa...@yahoo.com; Laura Beaudin laura.beau...@gmail.com; Transverse Mylitis Group tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Tuesday, September 1, 2009 4:19:00 PM Subject: Re: [TMIC] Fwd: Bowel Question I have a great recipe for breakfast muffins that has lots of Flax seed, dried fruit,and other healthy stuff. We eat many muffins and give the rest away to our neighbors. F
RE: [TMIC] Fwd: Bowel Question
I ALSO HAVE BLADDER AND BOWEL ISSUES. THINGS MOVE DOWN ON THEIR OWN, BUT THEN AFTER THAT I HAVE NO CONTROL. I HAVE BEEN USING DIGITAL REMOVAL AND IT SEEMS TO WORK FINE. I ALMOST ALWAYS HAVE A MOVEMENT WHEN I SIT DOWN TO URNINATE. I WAS TAKING STOOL SOFTENERS FOR SEVERAL DAYS AND THEN GIVE MY BODY A REST. LATELY I HAVE BEEN TAKING 3 CAPSULES OF FLAXSEED OIL WITH OMEGA 3 AND ONE ACIDOPHILUS TABLETS. SINCE TAKING THE ACIDOFLUS EACH MORNING, I NO LONGER NEED THE STOOL SOFTTENERS AND HAVE A MOVEMENT EACH DAY, AND SOMETIMES MORE. I KNOW WE ARE ALL DIFFERENT AND THINGS DON'T WORK THE SAME FOR EACH OF US, BUT IT IS WORTH A TRY. GOOD LUCK PATTI IN WISCONSIN -Original Message- From: Laura Beaudin [mailto:laura.beau...@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, August 30, 2009 7:16 PM To: Laurie Zissimos Cc: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] Fwd: Bowel Question Laurie... How have things gone since stopping those meds? I'm on a bowel routine...I don't have much control. Without a suppository, things don't move when I need them to...which is when the nurse shows up to help me. WIthout it, I'd go..but it would be incontinence...not where it needs to go. BTW..this replying automatically to sender instead of the list is very frustrating! Frank...your reply went to me instead of the list. Laura On Sun, Aug 30, 2009 at 3:08 PM, Laurie Zissimoslziss...@aol.com wrote: I'm 52 and I have had TM for 3.5 years. I'm a T-10 (originally a T-7) and with intense PT, I have been able to regain 70% functionality. I get around with a walker in the house and for short jaunts like a doctors appt or a restaurant. For longer journey's I have to use the wheel chair. I am on Lyrica for the pain and Ditropan XL for bladder control. I have tried stool softeners, laxatives, fiber, Miralax and Calm Cure. Last week I stopped all of it because I felt I was taking too much medicine and wasn't getting the right results. Hope that helps. Laurie in Baltimore -Original Message- From: fr...@franksheldon.com fr...@franksheldon.com To: Laurie Zissimos lziss...@aol.com; tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sun, Aug 30, 2009 4:55 pm Subject: Re: [TMIC] Fwd: Bowel Question I feel the need to have a bowel movement each time I stand up. Verry Interesting !! I usually get that feeling when I sit down. Are you regular? What meds are you using for your intestines and bowels now? How old are you? Do you enjoy italian food? Excuse Me, I know better, but get asking questions and have trouble stopping whether I'm sitting or standing. Maybe you should see your local medical doctor, and have a rectal exam and stool examination for blood. TTFN pHranq3ue -- Laura http://practical-homeschooling.org http://www.flickr.com/photos/khaleeka
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Laura, Frank's message came to the list, too...not just to you when you hit reply, you should have option of your reply going to the person only, or hit reply all which sends it to everyone. Hope this helps. janh Stillwater, OK --- On Sun, 8/30/09, Laura Beaudin laura.beau...@gmail.com wrote: BTW..this replying automatically to sender instead of the list is very frustrating! Frank...your reply went to me instead of the list. Laura Frank...your reply went to me instead of the list. Laura --
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If I may ask, what is digital removal? Janice - Original Message - From: Patricia Cooley patticoo...@wi.rr.com To: 'Laura Beaudin' laura.beau...@gmail.com; 'Laurie Zissimos' lziss...@aol.com Cc: tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 9:42 AM Subject: RE: [TMIC] Fwd: Bowel Question I ALSO HAVE BLADDER AND BOWEL ISSUES. THINGS MOVE DOWN ON THEIR OWN, BUT THEN AFTER THAT I HAVE NO CONTROL. I HAVE BEEN USING DIGITAL REMOVAL AND IT SEEMS TO WORK FINE. I ALMOST ALWAYS HAVE A MOVEMENT WHEN I SIT DOWN TO URNINATE. I WAS TAKING STOOL SOFTENERS FOR SEVERAL DAYS AND THEN GIVE MY BODY A REST. LATELY I HAVE BEEN TAKING 3 CAPSULES OF FLAXSEED OIL WITH OMEGA 3 AND ONE ACIDOPHILUS TABLETS. SINCE TAKING THE ACIDOFLUS EACH MORNING, I NO LONGER NEED THE STOOL SOFTTENERS AND HAVE A MOVEMENT EACH DAY, AND SOMETIMES MORE. I KNOW WE ARE ALL DIFFERENT AND THINGS DON'T WORK THE SAME FOR EACH OF US, BUT IT IS WORTH A TRY. GOOD LUCK PATTI IN WISCONSIN -Original Message- From: Laura Beaudin [mailto:laura.beau...@gmail.com] Sent: Sunday, August 30, 2009 7:16 PM To: Laurie Zissimos Cc: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [TMIC] Fwd: Bowel Question Laurie... How have things gone since stopping those meds? I'm on a bowel routine...I don't have much control. Without a suppository, things don't move when I need them to...which is when the nurse shows up to help me. WIthout it, I'd go..but it would be incontinence...not where it needs to go. BTW..this replying automatically to sender instead of the list is very frustrating! Frank...your reply went to me instead of the list. Laura On Sun, Aug 30, 2009 at 3:08 PM, Laurie Zissimoslziss...@aol.com wrote: I'm 52 and I have had TM for 3.5 years. I'm a T-10 (originally a T-7) and with intense PT, I have been able to regain 70% functionality. I get around with a walker in the house and for short jaunts like a doctors appt or a restaurant. For longer journey's I have to use the wheel chair. I am on Lyrica for the pain and Ditropan XL for bladder control. I have tried stool softeners, laxatives, fiber, Miralax and Calm Cure. Last week I stopped all of it because I felt I was taking too much medicine and wasn't getting the right results. Hope that helps. Laurie in Baltimore -Original Message- From: fr...@franksheldon.com fr...@franksheldon.com To: Laurie Zissimos lziss...@aol.com; tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sun, Aug 30, 2009 4:55 pm Subject: Re: [TMIC] Fwd: Bowel Question I feel the need to have a bowel movement each time I stand up. Verry Interesting !! I usually get that feeling when I sit down. Are you regular? What meds are you using for your intestines and bowels now? How old are you? Do you enjoy italian food? Excuse Me, I know better, but get asking questions and have trouble stopping whether I'm sitting or standing. Maybe you should see your local medical doctor, and have a rectal exam and stool examination for blood. TTFN pHranq3ue -- Laura http://practical-homeschooling.org http://www.flickr.com/photos/khaleeka
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LATELY I HAVE BEEN TAKING 3 CAPSULES OF FLAXSEED OIL WITH OMEGA 3 AND ONE ACIDOPHILUS TABLETS. SINCE TAKING THE ACIDOFLUS EACH MORNING, I NO LONGER NEED THE STOOL SOFTTENERS AND HAVE A MOVEMENT EACH DAY, That is a great regime, But doesn't have the push created by prunes, or a suppository. I'm going to add the flaxseed oil and acidophilus, (I get enough o0mega 3 from the fresh Maine fish), but will keep on using the prunes. I have a great recipe, from my grandmother, for prune souffle. It's guaranteed to get the whole family queuing up outside the Lou!! TTFN F
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If I may ask, what is digital removal? Janice Janice, Let's just say we have ten digits on each hand (Wink, Wink,Nod, Nod). So What you do is remove one of your digits ( from your non-dominant hand) and use it (like a stick) to break up your fecal mass so it falls out (and into the Lou). A bit messy, but it works (I'll stay with prunes). Good Luck pH
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Frank, You're a blessing to this group!! Thanks for the wonderful way you explain all... we're so lucky that you're a doctor so you can use your medical background to help us with any question we might pose. For now, I'll just go for the prunes and not ask for your grandmothers's recipe. Thanks anyway!! Hugs, janh --- On Mon, 8/31/09, fr...@franksheldon.com fr...@franksheldon.com wrote: That is a great regime, But doesn't have the push created by prunes, or a suppository. I'm going to add the flaxseed oil and acidophilus, (I get enough o0mega 3 from the fresh Maine fish), but will keep on using the prunes. I have a great recipe, from my grandmother, for prune souffle. It's guaranteed to get the whole family queuing up outside the Lou!! TTFN F
[TMIC] Fwd: Bowel Question
For about a week now, I feel the need to have a bowel movement each time I stand up.? Up to this point, I have had to use a variety of stool softeners, laxatives and fiber pills to have a bowel movement.? Anyone have any ideas what it could be?? Laurie in Baltimore
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I'm 52 and I have had TM for 3.5 years.? I'm a T-10 (originally a T-7) and with intense PT, I have been able to regain 70% functionality.? I get around with a walker in the house and for short jaunts like a doctors appt or a restaurant.? For longer journey's I have to use the wheel chair.? I am on Lyrica for the pain and Ditropan XL for bladder control. I have tried stool softeners, laxatives, fiber, Miralax and Calm Cure.? Last week I stopped all of it because I felt I was taking too much medicine and wasn't getting the right results.? Hope that helps.? Laurie in Baltimore -Original Message- From: fr...@franksheldon.com fr...@franksheldon.com To: Laurie Zissimos lziss...@aol.com; tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sun, Aug 30, 2009 4:55 pm Subject: Re: [TMIC] Fwd: Bowel Question I feel the need to have a bowel movement each time I stand up. Verry Interesting !! I usually get that feeling when I sit down. Are you regular? What meds are you using for your intestines and bowels now? How old are you? Do you enjoy italian food? Excuse Me, I know better, but get asking questions and have trouble stopping whether I'm sitting or standing. Maybe you should see your local medical doctor, and have a rectal exam and stool examination for blood. TTFN pHranq3ue
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Laurie... How have things gone since stopping those meds? I'm on a bowel routine...I don't have much control. Without a suppository, things don't move when I need them to...which is when the nurse shows up to help me. WIthout it, I'd go..but it would be incontinence...not where it needs to go. BTW..this replying automatically to sender instead of the list is very frustrating! Frank...your reply went to me instead of the list. Laura On Sun, Aug 30, 2009 at 3:08 PM, Laurie Zissimoslziss...@aol.com wrote: I'm 52 and I have had TM for 3.5 years. I'm a T-10 (originally a T-7) and with intense PT, I have been able to regain 70% functionality. I get around with a walker in the house and for short jaunts like a doctors appt or a restaurant. For longer journey's I have to use the wheel chair. I am on Lyrica for the pain and Ditropan XL for bladder control. I have tried stool softeners, laxatives, fiber, Miralax and Calm Cure. Last week I stopped all of it because I felt I was taking too much medicine and wasn't getting the right results. Hope that helps. Laurie in Baltimore -Original Message- From: fr...@franksheldon.com fr...@franksheldon.com To: Laurie Zissimos lziss...@aol.com; tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sun, Aug 30, 2009 4:55 pm Subject: Re: [TMIC] Fwd: Bowel Question I feel the need to have a bowel movement each time I stand up. Verry Interesting !! I usually get that feeling when I sit down. Are you regular? What meds are you using for your intestines and bowels now? How old are you? Do you enjoy italian food? Excuse Me, I know better, but get asking questions and have trouble stopping whether I'm sitting or standing. Maybe you should see your local medical doctor, and have a rectal exam and stool examination for blood. TTFN pHranq3ue -- Laura http://practical-homeschooling.org http://www.flickr.com/photos/khaleeka
