Dear Lorri
Many thanks for your letter. I have noted the drug you talked about and
will discuss it with my GP.
Thanks again
Eileen Duncan
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From: "Lorri" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Sunday, May 04, 2003 4:12 PM
Subject: Re: Help - abdominal pain
> Eileen, my husband was diagnosed with Parkinson's about 6 years ago. A
year
> or two after than he started to have stomach pain. It seemed to move
around
> but was mostly just below the belly button. He had every test known to
man
> and doctors and they couldn't find any thing. The pain was so severe at
> times that we would wind up in the Emergency Room. The only thing they
> could come up with was "Irritable Bowel Syndrome" or IBS.
>
> So we tried various diets and that didn't seem to help. And they gave him
> pills that didn't help.
>
> Finally they sent us to the Virginia Mason Clinic in Seattle. That was an
> experience. Driving in Seattle is not fun. Parking is even more of a
> challenge. :) Our doctor there was Geffrey Jiranek. He suggested that
> Chuck try Pamelor or Generic - Nortriptyline. This is an old
antidepressant.
> It is also used to treat chronic pain. And it worked. He only takes one
> when he has pain and he hasn't had to use one in several months.
>
> I don't know that this is your problem but it might be worth talking to
your
> doctor about. Good luck.
>
> Lorri
>
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