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Digestive Health | Last Active: May 16 10:35am | Replies (156)Comment receiving replies
Thank you all for the comments. Dr. has prescribed Motegrity, but as of yet Humana has not approved filling the prescription. As background he was diagnosed (at Mayo) with PLS - similar to ALS. He has severe spasticity in his voluntary muscles (legs, hands and vocal cords) - which seems to be the opposite of what is happening in his gut. I wish there was some way to know if all of this is related or just a coincidence.
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Have you tried contesting the insurance company's decision? Motegrity was specifically designed to help people with severe constipation.
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Hello again @wifeworry,
As neurological conditions often result in constipation, have you consulted your husband's neurologist? If he takes medications for PLS, they might also be a factor.
On Mayo Clinic's website, there is information on PLS. You probably already know a great deal about this diagnosis, but you might find this information helpful. Here is the link,
--Primary lateral sclerosis (PLS)
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/primary-lateral-sclerosis/symptoms-causes/syc-20353968
Whether his constipation is related to the PLS or not, it is important to treat the constipation. Is he currently taking stool softeners like Colace on a daily basis? What other constipation treatments has he tried?
Also, I'm wondering if there are problems with swallowing that might prevent drinking liquids?
I would encourage you to contact the neurologist who treats your husband for PLS about the constipation. The doctor needs to be aware of this problem and can perhaps help you get the treatment that he needs for constipation.
Will you post an update when you talk to the doctor?