I'm STUFFED

I've been struggling with constant constipation for a long time now. Many medications I'm on cause constipation. Then I typically take emergency muscle relaxers or over the counter (OTC) pain relievers. That doesn't help the situation.

I believe that the stress I've been under with all the side effects from the Lamotragine I was put on for my seizures backed me up even more. In short, I was at a crisis point with my poor bowels. I had tried everything. I do mean everything to get them going again. Nothing was working.

As a last resort before calling Telehealth (again) I tried this anal suppository. And WOWZA did it work. If this happens again I think I'll use half, or even a quarter of the recommended dose. I am no longer stuffed.

 

 

This is part of the order I placed for Target pickup yesterday. I told my mom that the person making the delivery out to our car must have howled with laughter that I ordered both a frozen pizza and anal laxative. Mom and I cracked up for the rest of the way home. She said I must write a blog about it and take a picture. She made this perfect image for me to use. Thanks mom.

 

What would I do without her?

 

Not have this craving itch scratched for sure...

To be clear. I did not eat the pizza. I made myself lentil pasta instead. It wasn't great. That's the good thing about a frozen pizza though. It will hang out till you're ready.  

 

Now that I have a belly full of doughnuts and an empty butt I'm ready for a restful day. Hopefully this will re-set my system. Gluten can do that for me too. So SEE?! The doughnuts were really medicinal. 

 

Tummy Troubles

Sooooo...

Hmmmm....

Yeah.

This is a tricky topic. But one that is becoming more and more a problem for me. Gastroparesis has reared its ugly head. I've been having either constipation (mostly constipation) or the opposite for about six months now. I've adjusted my medication as much as I can, but it remains a serious problem.

It started when my migraine injection dose was increased. It completely shut down my digestive system. I mean 100%. It took a week and multiple drugs to help me over the hump. I never took that dose again, but similar issues have lingered.

I am gluten intolerant. Eating gluten tends to give me diarrhea. So lately I've been eating a little gluten here and there just to try and feel normal. It's not really working. I can feel food just siting in my stomach and not going anywhere. This makes me bloated and gassy. Wow! Can you say sexy? It just isn't moving along like it should.

I started taking a probiotic. Nothing.
Eating yogurt. Nope
Taking OTC stool softener and Metamucil. Huh uh.

Chair Zumba

I even started doing "Chair Zumba" with YouTube to try and get my blood pumping a little bit. It made me feel better in other ways, but did nothing for my tummy.

The only thing that has helped a little so far is this tea.

I found these recommendations online. 

• small, frequent meals
• avoiding raw or uncooked fruits and vegetables
• avoiding fibrous fruits and vegetables
• eating liquid foods such as soups or pureed foods
• eating foods low in fat
• drinking water during meals
• gentle exercise following meals, such as walking
• avoiding fizzy drinks, smoking, and alcohol
• not lying down within 2 hours after eating

Small changes in diet, such as eating soups, may help people with gastroparesis.

I'll have to give the recommendations a try. 

I don't know if this is just part of Mitochondrial Disease or a gift from my family? My mother said both she and my Grandmother have/had the same issues. All I know is it's new for me and something I'd like to get rid of.