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I have hypo-motility issues of the intestines - the reason for the removal of my colon - no medicine under the sun could help me go, no amount of fiber nothing worked - that was three yrs ago. Now I go 5 to 8 times a day.
Did did endoscopy, colonoscopy, HIDA scan, double contrast ct scans, ultrasounds and xrays the only they found on me is that where the connection of my small intestines to the remaining colon - "stool" gets stuck. I found that unbelievable because of the amount I go daily. So I was told to drink a large amt of Miralax for 4 days have more xrays and I'd be fine.
Well I am not fine the pain is still at the connection site and throughout my intestines. The charlie horses are the pits. It takes my breath away every time I get them.
Have they checked to see if you might have an autonomic dysfunction. Where the nerves in the involuntary muscles don't work right?View Thread

I can say I am still being worked up for the same stomach problems you are having. Mine started only about 4 months ago - I also have had every test under the sun except for the Gastric Emptying Study test which is scheduled for Fri. the 22nd.
I get horrific pain and charlie horses immediately after bms. I also do not have much of a colon left only about 10". At the present time one Dr said it was Costochondritis - Tietze Syndrome. My PCP says she believes I have Intercostal Muscle disorder which seems to be also affecting my small intestines. I also have neuromuscular weakness of the lungs which could be contributing to my situation.
After having the Gastric Emptying study I will be going to PM for injections into the nerves and muscles throughout my right rib.
That is about all I can add - just wanted you to know I do feel the pain you are in - I am not any closer to an answer either. DebView Thread

Here is the website I looked into before trying it - I have to say I did not go with it because of my own medical situations said I should not use it.
http://www.butrans.com/patient/patienthome.aspx
Butrans® (buprenorphine) Transdermal System is indicated for the management of moderate to severe chronic pain when a continuous, around-the-clock opioid analgesic is needed for an extended period of time.
Limitations of Use: Butrans is not for use: as an as-needed (prn) analgesic; for pain that is mild or not expected to persist for an extended period of time; for acute pain; for postoperative pain unless the patient is already receiving chronic opioid therapy prior to surgery or if the postoperative pain is expected to be moderate to severe and persist for an extended period of time.
If in doubt always check with your dr before, during any treatments.View Thread

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Hope that helps....took a almost a week to get a reply, but they did answer me.
On the diabetes community site it has gotten really bad since the moderators have left on Dec. 10th. I do not know why WebMD did this, I joined because it was monitored. I also do not feel comfortable with this "open" social networking. This community "back pain" is not as bad as some of the others I belonged too.View Thread



Thanks for the update. DebView Thread
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