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
