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@jlfisher56 and @tennessegirl2, thank you so very much for such quick replies to my question about TENS. I have a dr.'s appt. first thing tomorrow morning and this will come in very handy. In 2014 I had something similar to this at my chiropractor's. I later even ordered the kind that you put around your forehead with electrodes positioned underneath on each side of your head. The tiny one at the chiropractor's worked better for me. Again, many thanks for your replies, and good luck. Take care, @cognac
Take care. I'm glad I was able to help and please keep us posted!
Edda my name is Judy , I have been taking pain pills for at at least 5 yrs now and had trouble with my bowels , I started taking 1 probiotic 4 psyllium pills daily . It has helped a lot if I miss going even one day that night I’ll take 2 Tbs magnesium for the next morning. Also they have a pill out now called linzess that helps . This may not be your problem at all but hopefully good information .
Conscious the tens machine is like what is used in physical therapy it sends The tingling waves through the part of the body you put it on. Hope that helps
Welcome to Connect, Judy (@jfsherley). Can you tell us a bit more about what brings you to the chronic pain group? What pain are you managing?
I too welcome you to the Mayo Connect community and the Chronic Pain thread. I am not a medical professional and cannot make medical diagnoses or give medical advice. I can and do, share my experience with you and give you support and information when I can. I understand the problem with constipation caused by pain medications. I too began taking strong prebiotic which were very helpful. I didn't like the stool softeners, but had to rely on them pretty regularly.
If you're willing to share more information about what your pain is from and which pain medications you take, those in this community will be able to communicate with you better and offer ideas and support. That includes me. I just signed a petition from NORML, which is a group actively working to have marijuana made legal at the Federal level. The use of Marijuana derivatives of CBD and THC has helped me and others withdraw from opioids for treating chronic pain, and therefore no longer need the laxatives. Please let me know how you feel about the possibility of replacing your current pain medication with marijuana. I personally was taking Tramadol 50 mg, which worked for my pain, but I wanted to be off it. CBD helped my withdrawal from the Tramadol.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Gailb
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Judy, sorry for not writing earlier. I am taking your advise and purchased some psyllium, in powder form at Walmart. Besides I take Ducalex plus stool softener every day. But it was not helping all the time. The psyllium I got, is to mix with fluid. Is that the kind, you take?
@Hi jumping in here about constipation I had a problem hadn't gone in days the O T C didn't help so the Dr.told me at night to eat 3prunes or drink the juice mixed with milk of magnesium till regular again after this eat 1prune before bed I did this and it worked like a charm ,or course do this if no bowel obstruction.Hope it helps
I'd recommend you take the psyllium in capsule form along with at least an 8 ounce glass of water. Yes, prunes help.
The capsule form is far easier to get down the throat. It is not sludgy as it enters the mouth.
Miralax did not help me for a period of about 5 days while I was in the hospital with my heart surgery, and then the amount of gas generated by the movement of the stuff was horrible and far too embarrassing for words to tell.
Also, eating apples, blueberries and of course, the prunes will all help, Just be sure to balance the fruit with some vegetables and the proteins you need.
Eileena
@cognac T.E.N.S. (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation). which are predominately used for nerve related pain conditions (acute and chronic conditions). TENS machines works by sending stimulating pulses across the surface of the skin and along the nerve strands.
The stimulating pulses help prevent pain signals from reaching the brain.Tens devices also help stimulate your body to produce higher levels of its own natural painkillers, called "Endorphins. It uses electrodes attached to the painful area(s) on your body.
Usually 4 sometimes 6.
Your Dr can prescribe plus you may
have seen OTC ones available. They are used to help neck and back pain caused by trauma or continual strain. The body responds to such pain with muscle guarding, an attempt to immobilize the painful area by tightening the muscles. Muscle guarding impairs circulation in the affected area. The decrease in blood supply leads to a decrease in metabolism with an accumulation of waste products. TENS therapy (transcutaneous electric nerve stimulator) can help break this pain cycle and aid in the normal healing process. Some people get relief, others may find it intolerable. Talk to your PCP or other medical provider. If you have access to the internet check them out on Google or other search engine.
I probably got a little verbose here. I did medical billing for medical equipment for
years. Medicare, as well as other carriers cover or did..@ that time..a one month trial so you can see If it provides relief. I hope I helped a little. There are a lot of knowledgeable folks on here and all are here to help you!!!