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How to deal with constant pain for years

Chronic Pain | Last Active: 4 days ago | Replies (140)
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Hello.
My son (22 y.o.) has been dealing w/ severe abdominal pain for > 8 yrs now. He couldn't go to H.S., couldn't handle studying of any kind. Can't work. Most days can barely move.
He does not have "flare-ups" as is typical w/ IBS. His pain is constant.
Has been tested for the 3 IBD's. Has been tested for main autoimmune (it was not a comprehensive test).
Some relief from L5-S1 spinal block w/ buvipicaine and Depomedrol (steroid). Pain doc is terrified of continuing treatment on someone so young.
Weed helps a little.
Needless to say, he is quite depressed. Needless to say, I have PTSD trying to keep him alive day to day.
Thoughts?

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LPRSOB | @jdbarr1 | Apr 11 2:10am

First, I want to say Im terribly sorry he is going through this, and you as well!!!!!

I don’t want to assume, so i’ll ask: has he tried Bentyl for stomach pain? That’s what I was given for cramps. My main issue is chronic nausea but I do cramp at times and that medication is somewhat effective.

I wish I could be of more help. Let me know if he’s tried it.

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