Well, I'm trying to wean myself off the zelnorm...
#199891 - 07/27/05 09:37 AM
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And I'm so scared! I hardly have BMs now...so what will it be like without Zelnorm? And after reading the post saying I could be more constipated once I stop it than I was before even taking it...Yipes! I am so terrified about not taking this any more. Why did my doctor allow me to keep taking this med for almost a year if it is only suppose to be taken for 4-6 weeks, followed by another 4-6 weeks? Has he done me harm? 
Has anyone else been on zelnorm for this extended length of time and then stopped it? What can I do to increase my chances of a BM without the Zelnorm? MOM or mineral oil for a short time? I know this is a stupid question, as all will suggest increasing IF...but that is hard to tolerate.
Oh, Lord, please wish me luck as I attempt this fearful drug withrawal. Pray that my body isn't worse off or harmed by this doctors prescription and lack of advice on how to take the medicine...as if it were candy! This is my body and a medicine...serious stuff! 
Thanks!
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~ Beth
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Beth, good luck with everything. I wish I had some advice for you but all I can offer is some prayers.
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I think the "rebound" C usually only last for a little while, I don't think its a permanent thing. You could try the mom, I had a dr years ago suggest it to me but I could never choke the stuff down! I guess I should be thankful that the miralax works so well for me! Good luck!
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The poster whose doctor said it caused worse constipation than before even taking it made it sound like this is a permanent condition. Like when you take laxatives and then your body just loses it's ability to ever go.
I don't understand why my doctor has me on it now for close to a year without any advice on it...oh yeah, he's an idiot!But he shouldn't be dispensing drugs in a harmful manner.
I might have to resort to MOM for a while, hopefully just a little while (please let it be only a little while). But I worry the MOM might have the same cathartic colon causing effect.
I'm posting on the LR board because I just am so upset and scared and I think this is the best place to get the emotional support.
Weird, Ruchie is scared to start a drug and I'm freaking out over trying to stop one. But I worry about the long term effects of this drug. It is so new...and who knows what damage it may be doing. That's the reason I decided to stop it, btw. Just to many unkowns without enough "positive" outcome (ie. BMs)
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~ Beth
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thanks Tommy
#199977 - 07/27/05 11:01 AM
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I know it may seem silly to ask for prayers about stopping a medication...but it is scary for me. I had an eating disorder for years and the damage I did is major and permanent.
I can't really afford any more permanent damage to my already screwed up body. I have done so much harm already and fear this drug has caused yet even more.
I hope my doctor has not messed me up by giving me this new drug for so long.
And I'm scared of becoming more symptomatic with the C too, after stopping it, even though I'm scared to keep taking it. Lord knows I'm barely holding on now with my pain and stubborn constipation. 
Your prayers are appreciated.
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~ Beth
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