Rrachel,

No need to apologize for asking.  That's why we're here.  I've had abdominal
pain that turned out to be related to a gastrointestinal (GI) problem that
was also at least tangentially related to my physical disabilities.

 As Kyle said, Bentyl can be very helpful, but it can also slow down your
gut (at least it did mine), so it's not a panacaea.  I agree that seeing
your primary care doc and possibly a gastroenterologist would be a good
idea.  Baclofen can also contribute to constipation, so it might be part of
the problem, so let whoever you see know about it, and the dosage you're
taking.

This page can give you some information on baclofen to talk to your doctor
about:

http://www.drugs.com/mmx/baclofen.html


On Feb 12, 2008 8:18 AM, Cleveland, Kyle E. <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:

> Rachel, in between now and the time you can get in to see a specialist,
> there's a prescription med called "Bentyl" that's prescribed
> specifically for intestinal spasms in IBS and diverticulitis.  My family
> doc prescribed it for me when I had an intestinal bug about a year ago.
> Works great!  Your doc will probably recommend you go see a
> gastroenterologist anyway, but this med might just help until you can
> see the gut doc.
>
> Kyle
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Cerebral Palsy List [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf
> Of [log in to unmask]
> Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 9:40 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Pain (was Re: Termite Bar)
>
> Oh, no, I didn't mean for you not to ask!  I was just saying that if
> you're
> in pain, you need to see a doctor as none of us on this list are
> qualified
> to make a valid diagnosis.  It could be something completely unrelated
> to
> your CP.
>
> Good luck!
>
> Kat
>
> Original Message:
> -----------------
> From: Rachel Moscoso [log in to unmask]
> Date: Tue, 12 Feb 2008 09:12:50 -0500
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Pain (was Re: Termite Bar)
>
>
> Sorry fo asking
>
> On 2/12/08, Kathy <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> >
> > (I'm apologize for not taking this seriously at first as the subject
> line
> > still referred to Ken's joke).
> >
> > I suggest you see your doctor as we are not doctors and only a doctor
> can
> > diagnose your symptoms properly.  You could have anything from an
> ulcer to
> > diverticulitis so you probably need to see a GI specialist.
> >
> > Kat
> >
> > --------------------------------------------------
> > From: "Rachel Moscoso" <[log in to unmask]>
> > Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 10:21 PM
> > Newsgroups:   bit.listserv.c-palsy
> > To: <[log in to unmask]>
> > Subject: Re: Termite Bar
> >
> > > Hi, My name is Rachel. I am 29 years old. For the last 5 years, I
> have
> > > been
> > > dealing with back pain and abdominal pain. They have put me on
> baclofen
> > > and
> > > tried new leg braces. This has helped some but the pain is effecting
> my
> > > day
> > > to day routine. I am a special education teacher and sometimes it
> hurts
> > > to
> > > stand. Has any had pain in their abdomen? I know it is not gas, it
> feels
> > > like a spasm
> > >
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