My stupid Labor Day weekend and "stay-cation"...

[mrsmike9]

My Labor Day weekend will be doing a prep for my colonoscopy on Tues. morning. They still haven't figured out why I've had diarrhea for 26 days straight. Woo-hoo... I'm still on "stay-cation" next week but had to cancel the hotel get-away my boss had scheduled for me and my husband. What fun would that be when I spend half my time in the bathroom??? Someday, maybe, we'll be able to get just a bit of time for ourselves.

Hopefully the dr. will get to the "bottom" of this!

BTW - My last MRI said things were still stable. Couldn't even be happy as I'm rather miserable with the other.

[Jesmcd2 CommunityAmbassador]

Geeze mrsmike9 😟 that has got to stink! I thought you had gotten better and went back to buttons. I'm so sorry!

I hope they figure it out soon!!! Make sure you stay hydrated!🤗💕

J🌠

And hey, CONGATS ON YOUR MRI!!!🎉🎉

[mrsmike9 in reply to Jesmcd2]

Thanks. It's never-ending.

[jimeka]

Good news on the mri and at last they are doing something to see why you are running to the toilet so much. I am sorry that you have had to cancel your break away. Let us know how you get on, blessings Jimeka 🤗

[Raingrrl]

I'm so sorry that you still don't have an answer for what's been plaguing you. (If 26 days straight of diarrhea isn't a plague...I don't know what is!) I hope they get answers for you soon.

[Peruzzot]

I hope you feel better. Nothing like nasty tasting stuff to give you even more diarrhea. Stay hydrated drink lots of water and Gatorade.

[Jazzyinco]

Ahh, yeesh!👎 that's the pits Mrsmike sweety, I Pray🙏For Healing & many Blessings😘😍Love To Ya!💚💙💗---Jazz🌹💜

[KC0808]

I'm really sorry your still feeling crappy, butt you will get to the bottom of this it just stinks that you have to flush Labor Day plans

OK that's enough....I'm blaming my brain damage for the references.

I truly hope all goes well and you get back to doing the things you enjoy.

Take Care of You

KC

[Midgey_Midge06]

I had the same issue for a month. So i mixed up my meds and found out it was my migraine maint med giving me the runs. Thot i had my migraine issue worked out but nope. So still trying to figure which is worse - the runs or migraines? 🤷🏼‍♀️

[mrsmike9 in reply to Midgey_Midge06]

I'm wondering if it's my depression meds. I talked to the pharmacist yesterday and he said if it's my meds, it's that one. Going to stop it for a few days and if it works, we're moving on to a different one!

[Midgey_Midge06 in reply to mrsmike9]

U may wanna ask ur doc before stopping depression meds. If u have been on them for than 30 days u may need to taper off. There cud be withdrawals.

I only know this cuz prior to MS i was studying to be a pharmacy tech. So this is not medical advise. But please ask ur doc

[mrsmike9 in reply to Midgey_Midge06]

Oooo, good idea!

[lbenmaor]

Yes that stinks but at least you're taking care of yourself.

Keep us posted.

Leslie

[MS_Indestructible]

you might want to check if diarrhea is a side affect of any of the meds you suspect. Glad to hear about the MRI and being stable. Sorry for the rest, hope they find the problem be good to U ~terry

[BonSyl]

Oh I feel for you, I had the same for 7 weeks, colonoscopy revealed microscopic colitis. Stopped on it’s own but still have a bit of trouble now and again. I as on aubagio for 3 months before it started. Doc wouldn’t commit to drug reaction.,but neuro thinks it was. Hope it goes well for you.

[mrsmike9 in reply to BonSyl]

Oh, Lord. I just looked that up. The dietary restrictions will kill me if that's it! No tea in the AM (caffeine), no chocolate! Ug. How do you do it???

Tuesday is the colonoscopy. The nurse said if I have clear stools halfway through the drinking of that stuff, I can stop. Chance are that I only have to do half because I'm about there now! I vacuumed the house yesterday. I did a room then rested, did a room and rested. I have no fuel in me at all...

[BonSyl in reply to mrsmike9]

Well I have not really restricted anything so that is why I think the aubagio played a part. I was the same no energy, dizzy. I went to the pharmacy and got the electrolyte powder and it worked a charm..I didn’t find the prep so bad cause as you said you are mostly there now. Let us know how it goes and hang in there😀

[mrsmike9 in reply to BonSyl]

I've been on aubagio for several years. I can't imagine that's what's causing this. Well, tomorrow is clear liquids all day. Today was bland, bland, bland. Tuesday AM is the procedure. The only part of that I'm worried about is I'm a really bad stick. Can't wait for this to be over...

[mrsmike9 in reply to BonSyl]

Glad to say, I survived. I only drank 4 cups of the nasty prep stuff and I was running clear, so I quit and crossed my fingers. The procedure itself was no big deal. The people were very nice. Inside I looked perfect! So they took a few bits of the lining to biopsy and see if that turns anything up. So for now, I'm back at square one and trying to get some strength back. Some vacation... Not going to get anything done.

[BonSyl in reply to mrsmike9]

That is great news that everything looks clear. One thing less to worry about. Now you have to wait for the biopsy results. Remember to keep your electrolytes up. I know it is not easy to wait while feeling rotten. The electrolytes really helped with my energy. Sending healing 5houghts your way.

[Amore55]

Mrsmike. I am shocked that this has gone on so long. I am keeping you in my prayers and sending you big loving hugs! Sorry about your weekend 😢. Lots of love, Kelly xx

[mrsmike9 in reply to Amore55]

Thanks for the support. This is awful!