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Originally Posted by bettertoser
Those who have a medical background (and some whom don't) do "get it". We "get" the medical part of it.
Coming from the medical part of those who "get it" it's always important to make sure people don't relate everything they have to a "certain" syndrome like TOS (that can't cause someone's constipation & beleive it or not it has been condsidered by others here), docs look at patients that do as hypochondriacs.
Now, before anyone goes off on the constipation thing and come back and say yes it does, stop and think before you post.  TOS does not cause constipation. Now, the meds that you take for it will, but not TOS itself. Patients who are able to separate the difference look smart in the docs eyes and have more of a chance having the docs treat them like they are the smarter patient who can teach docs something about TOS that they may not know. Knowledge is power, as long as the knowledge is correct.. |
Toser,
I do not feel that this statement is fair and want to make sure you did not misunderstand "someones" post. I searched all 9 threads that discuss constipation. I did not read anyone that did not seperate the issue.
Constipation is noted as a side effect for TOS medications.
We use this forum for support and sharing personal information and experiance. I give great credit to all that share, and request information.
Besides, that person may have something related to TOS why it causes constipation that their doctor told them and whom are we to judge.I found the statement meant to discredit kind folks.
Dianne