? relationship of personal characteristics to MS
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2005 11:19 am
All my life I have had periodic bouts of severe stomach ache and bloating that was initially mistaken and treated as gastric ulcer. Over the years I realized that the problem is simply severe gas retention that feels like a stabbing knife- like sharp pain which is only relieved with a right side lying position and the use of simethicone.
I also find myself extremely susceptible to fungal skin infections which occur several times a year and I'm pretty sure the source is playing with/handling the dogs. A two week or so course of antifungal cream such as Lotrimin clears things right up.
I just wondered if these skin and stomach issues are common in MS patients, if there might be some connection. Do others have these or other similar recurrent ailments ? Any thoughts?
Tracy
I also find myself extremely susceptible to fungal skin infections which occur several times a year and I'm pretty sure the source is playing with/handling the dogs. A two week or so course of antifungal cream such as Lotrimin clears things right up.
I just wondered if these skin and stomach issues are common in MS patients, if there might be some connection. Do others have these or other similar recurrent ailments ? Any thoughts?
Tracy