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Originally Posted by nickerjones
Unfortunately time is all I have now. I still have 3-4 weeks before I can return to my job. 2 weeks before I can even drive. Time to myself is also what seems to be fueling all these negative feelings I am having. I would love to be back to working out or playing hockey with my team but it's just not possible for me at the moment .
I would really prefer to stay off more meds because the ones I'm taking for pain could be the culprit for the severe stomach pains I have been having. However when I went to the ER they told me the pain meds would help with the stomach pain so while my back pain is gone, I'm still using pain meds to alleviate the stomach pains.
To top all this off my sleeping patterns are being affected. Last night I prob got 2-3 good hours of sleep. The previous night I went to bed around 1am and didn't wake up til 330pm.
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What are you taking for pain?
NSAIDS (Ibuprofen, naproxen, etc) longer term can lead to ulcers.
Opiates can also cause stomach pain.
Prilosec (I think that is what you guys call omeprazole) can help with that as well as stopping NSAIDS if that is what you are taking.
As far as laxatives go, try switching to a PEG laxative (Miralax I think in the states) three times a day. That will make your stools much softer and easier to pass. Avoid stimulant laxatives like senna, bisacodyl, etc.
And probiotics only help gut flora related problems, eg antibiotic related diarrhea.
Hope that helps with the stomach issues