Non narcotic Medications?

[Melpot]

My son has never been prescribed anything for his voiding symptoms. They keep saying "Children handle pain differently than adults, it's just not necessary." and things like this.

I guarantee if they were the ones living in the bathroom dribbling every 5 minutes, and having to pant through the pain, getting sent home from preschool because they are unable to play and learn, and if they were unable to sleep at night because they had to get up numerous times to urinate and start the voiding pain cycle over and over again, they would be SCREAMING for help. Yep, my little guy handles it better than any adult could, he's used to it, but does that mean he shouldn't have medicinal help at times like these?! :rant:

Sorry bout that. It's been building up in me for quite some time

My question is... is there anything to help with the urgency that isn't narcotic, and is safe for a person with GERD to take?

Even if I can only give motrin occasionally for the pain, if I could just help with the urgency and slow down the cycle so he doesn't have to live in the bathroom, it would be HUGE. The days of doctors telling me he doesn't need anything because they are afraid to RX for a little kid, are officially over!

Thank you so much

[ICNDonna]

It sounds to me like it's time to see a different doctor for a second opinion. That doesn't necessarily mean you need to change doctors, but you might get some help for your baby.

Donna

[Goldfinch]

Yah, second opinion time. I assume he's been tested several times for bacteria and come up empty? What about testing that includes low-count? Sometimes labs ignore a very low count because most people aren't sensitive to so little bacteria and their bodies can fight it. I feel bad for the little guy, that sounds awful. Maybe try changing his diet until you can figure out what's causing it? Not that most five yr olds are drinking a lot of red wine, but they do drink a lot of fruit juices typically.

[Melpot]

We just moved to a different state and we'll be seeing all new doctors. I can't wait!!!!!!

Here's a link to my other post about the diet
http://www.ic-network.com/forum/showthread.php?t=55296

I'm even more interested in pursuing this as a possible diagnoses after learning more about it IC and EC

I just got done looking up all the antispasmodics, and it looks like I'm outta luck. None of them are good for someone with GERD and it's complications...sigh... but I will keep looking until I find something that helps.

Thanks

[Mothergoose]

I know just what you mean, my son had diareaha for years, the cramps and AB pain was very bad he would be screaming, and no no Dr. would give him anything for pain, it took 10 months before I could even give him Imodium.

I am not too sure about the rational behind medicating children.

My son use rapid release tylenol for pain.

[Briza]

(((Hugs)))
I wish I had any words of wisdom to offer but I am not familiar at all with pediatric treatment for bladder issues. :( I am so sorry your son is suffering so much...it does sound like it may be time to seek a second opinion, possibly with an IC specilaist if a second opinion with another pediatric urologist is not of help. Wow, what a difficult situation. What a trooper your son must be, tho he should not have to troop so hard nor so long at his age. :grouphug: Many prayers for him and your family and many prayers that he gets the best of medical help available. :angel: Continue your research on his conditions and meds to treat them with...hopefully one day soon you and your son will strike gold with successful treatment options and adequate and appropriate drs.:pray:

[Melpot]

THank you everyone
(((HUG)))

[Mothergoose]

Melpot

I said my son was sick for many years, 7 to be exact, 3 of which he was house bound, but I didn't tell you that this past summer I found out what was wrong with him this was after many trips to Dr. specilists, phone calls, childrens hospitals, etc. I was watching Mystry Diagnoses and a woman had the same syptoms test and and had tried the same meds all of which did not help either of them, She found out she had Habba syndrom so I took my son back to the Dr. again with a print out from the net about this condition, the Dr. tested him and up he had it, it is just a new syndrom so Dr. don't know about it yet.

So keep your head up give him lots of TLC, keep bugging the Dr. don't take no for an answer, you may find answers where you least expect it, but you are your son's best advocate.

Hugs MG