Having a little trouble...

[winstonzoe]

Starting 6th week on tec. Was doing great until 4 days ago. Now bad pain in lower abdomen along with feeling I'm carrying around a basketball inside! Have not missed a dose, but struggling. Anybody else dealing with this? Wait until it gets better? WILL it get better? Seeing the neuro this week hopefully. Thanks. Becky

[hope32]

I'm sorry! That must be so frustrating this far along when you probably thought you were in the clear (since I know I've read usually if you can past the first month or two, you're good). Let us know what your neuro says. Hopefully this passes for you soon.

[0inone]

Sounds familiar

Hi, I had exactly the same symptoms afterbstarting the 240. The pain did get pretty bad and bloating, heartburn and feeling crappy overall. I put up with it for a few weeks, but unfortunately it didnt improve. I stopped taking the tec on my own. I Finally met with my nuero and the plan was to stay off the tec until my stomach felt normal. (2 weeks,)Then restart the tec slowly, every other day, once a day, then every day, then every other day 2x a day, then as prescribed 2x a day. I am still not up to 2x a day. my stomach is mostly fine, (I do take a zantac before every dose) but I still get flushing and very itchy every day! I truly believe that taking some medication is better than nothing(which was what I was starting to think) so I am confident that this Tec is going to work out. I hope this didnt depress you, but I always like any feedback, and its good to know you are not alone. Good Luck! Dont give up or in.

[winstonzoe]

Update...

Well it wasn't the Tec at all! Huge attack of diverticulitis. Note to self: not every single thing you feel should be blamed on the Tec. Two nurses told me it wouldn't be the Tec because I'm ending my 6th week. Who knew?