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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?
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@hopeful33250 and @wifeworry
I was researching supplements and found Neurochondria by Thorne Research which is a formula containing 8 main ingredients described on their website as "A convenient, all-in-one formulation for nerve and brain support*
Neurochondria promotes mitochondrial energetics, a foundation of good neurological health.* It includes well-researched nutrients that provide protection for sensitive nerve and brain tissue.*"
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Here is the link:
https://www.thorne.com/products/dp/neurochondria-reg-90-s
Although the Mayo Clinic online store doesn't carry this specific formula, they do carry other Thorne Research supplements.
I emailed the company to ask for any clinical studies but they did not have any on this specific formulation but provided this info:
"You can find some studies related to specific ingredients, on our Explore our Ingredients page. This will not have all of the ingredients, with studies attached but quite a bit. For others, that do not have studies listed, you will find a lot of information on each supplement page, such as the descriptions, that were taken from different studies. From there, if you are familiar with research, you can head over to PubMed to search relevant studies. Keeping in mind that we are limited to what information can be shared, with regard to supplement claims."
So you might want to ask your medical team if Neurochondria might help your husband's neurological condition.
Hope you husband is doing better!
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We reached out to our neurology/multidisciplinary team at Mayo from the ER last week. Unfortunately, we live out of state, and were at our local hospital. We had mentioned gut issues during visits with the neurology team in the past, and they had advised us to use osmotic laxative daily, which he does. He is able to drink liquids (with straw and sometimes chin drop). Local Dr. did mention that side effects of other meds may be a contributing factor to the ileus, so will be investigating that as well. For now, he is home and doing much better, and ready to go back to work!!! Thank you for mentoring this feed.