HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Can Levsin Be Taken For On And Off Severe Spasms In Stomach With History Of Gallbladder Removal?

Last year, I went through much testing with a GI doctor. Finally, in June of 2013 I was rushed to the hospital with fluid around my heart and lungs. I was hospitalized for 7 days. During this period of time, I had my gallbladder removed as well since it showed it had gone bad. I have been well for 7 months. This past Sunday, my stomach started having contractions, spasms, whatever you want to call it. I was in horrible pain. But I went to sleep and woke up fine. On this past Monday, woke up fine, and about 3:00 pm it hit again. I was in so much pain, I started vomiting. I barely made it through the evening. I woke up Tuesday morning and was fine again. I made it thru Tuesday to today. I was fine all day until around 4:00 pm, The spasms started and I had to run to the bathroom for a bowel movement. I feel some relief but I am still having minor contractions and waves of pain. My GI doctor gave me an RX of Levsin/SL 125 MG, last year, but I have never taken the medication. I am wondering if I can take it now. I took Prilosec this morning and Zantac this afternoon around 4:00 pm. It is now 6:08 pm. I also take the drug Spironolactone and Kflex (an antiobiotic). I will call my GI doctor in the morning, but I am trying to get thru the evening without this intense pain that comes and goes. I am not pregnant either. Should I take the Levsin? Thank you, Anji
Mon, 24 Feb 2014
Report Abuse
General Surgeon 's  Response
Hi. Surely you can take Levsin as you are in a pain.
From your history I can decipher that you may probably be suffering from an intestinal infection or some sort of sub-acute obstruction. This gives the spasms.
A good test is a take a X-ray of the abdomen in a standing position. This is a good investigation that can diagnose the obstruction part. Also go for stool test to rule out infection.
It is a good idea to rule out any medical condition like diabetes / thyroid problem, as they too can give such symptoms.
would like to know about the tests and the progress.
I find this answer helpful

Note: Revert back with your health reports to get further guidance on your gastric problems. Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Recent questions on Spironolactone


Loading Online Doctors....
Can Levsin Be Taken For On And Off Severe Spasms In Stomach With History Of Gallbladder Removal?

Hi. Surely you can take Levsin as you are in a pain. From your history I can decipher that you may probably be suffering from an intestinal infection or some sort of sub-acute obstruction. This gives the spasms. A good test is a take a X-ray of the abdomen in a standing position. This is a good investigation that can diagnose the obstruction part. Also go for stool test to rule out infection. It is a good idea to rule out any medical condition like diabetes / thyroid problem, as they too can give such symptoms. would like to know about the tests and the progress.