narcotic induced constipation

paula2
paula2 Member Posts: 162
edited March 2014 in Ovarian Cancer #1
I have had problems with severe constipation since starting on pain meds and no relief from any laxatives or life-style changes with the last boost to oxycontin. Lucky to get a small bm, even enema assisted and as long as 5 days. The body just stopped having to go.

My daughter-in-law talks with her obgyn about me with regard to family history, ovarian cancer and now the problems, I'm having. Her Doc just read in an AMA journal, that a drug was released this summer that gives you back the ability to move bowels and even empty out, as I did, a lot more than a day's worth.

The drug is called Relistor. It's given in injections every other day. Look up on the net for full description. I've had no problem with side effects and TOTAL relief from constipation!

Good luck to all of you dealing with this and if you know someone who is, pass it along..thanks to this board for posting.

Paula2

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  • saundra
    saundra Member Posts: 1,370 Member
    #2
    Thx
    Thanks for the info for future problems. I'll add this to my list of "problem solvers" if needed.
    Glad you found relief! Saundra
  • groundeffect
    groundeffect Member Posts: 639 Member
    #3
    Nice to hear something
    Nice to hear something positive and new! Thank you.

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