I'm very aware of the Vagus nerve issues since I've dealt with it since I was 12 years old. It is an issue I worry about especially as I've grown older and have a heart issue.
One of the issues I've had all along with TM is an occasional bladder incontinence but with that my bowel stimuli nerve just quit working. They gave me a tremendous amount of different types pills in ICU to help me nave a BM and all that did was make me horribly nauseous and bending over in pain They would physically haul me out of bed to the bed side pottie and I would sit and sit, trying my best to push to where I would just be sopping wet from sweat. Nothing, so they would haul me back onto the bed and then the explosion would happen. It was horrible. Then they did the exact same thing in Rehab for two weeks. The day I got home I took the herb tabs I've used for years and the very next morning things were perfect. There is no nausea nor cramping and no uncontrollable 'explosion'. Now, that is how it works for me but it seems to work pretty much across the board with so many people that use it and my provider and GI doctor seem to think it is an ideal thing for those of us with chronic constipation. If you want to know more, e-mail me personally and I'll tell you about it since I've become a distributor in order to get a discount on it. I couldn't live without it and am so thankful it's even available and this is after literally years of trying every imaginable thing from the pharmacy. Sorry for all of the yakking, everyone... I hope your mom is doing well, Kevin. I'm thankful you still have her.. Jeanne in Dayton -------Original Message------- From: Kevin Wolfthal Date: 1/17/2009 4:17:32 PM To: tmic-list@eskimo.com Subject: [TMIC] OT: Vagus nerve questions. My mom collapsed again today, apparently straining when going to the bathroom is putting pressure on her Vagus nerve, and causes this blacking out. She was ok by the time the paramedics came..and she has had complete physicals recently that didn't show anything bad. She does take medication for high BP, and her BP has been good..110 to 120 over 60. She takes Senna to keep from getting constipated, as well as eating oatmeal and prune juice. Has anyone else experienced Vagus nerve issues? I know avoiding straining is key. Thanks, Kevin
