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Zelnorm (tegaserod): I've suffered from severe abdominal pain and constipation since I hit puberty. I was in such pain that I would pass out from it. After a week of taking Zelnorm I felt completely better and I didn't pass out once from pain while I was on it. It was what got me through 2 years of high school, when before I was constantly hospitalized from it and couldn't attend school. I was taken off of it because my doctor was worried about the side effects and the pain and other problems came back, just not as aggressively. I learned to deal with it, to ignore it and the pain slowly went away. I recently had an attack for the first time in 4 years, that was extremely severe and I passed out. I don't want to spend another year in and out of the hospital...
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Zelnorm (tegaserod): I am in the same boat. After years of suffering, I reluctantly started Zelnorm. I was on it for just a few months before it was taken off the market. Since then, it has been a constant struggle and NO other medicine or alternative source seems to help. I would like to take it despite the risks and really wish there was another option that worked as well.
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Zelnorm (tegaserod): I took Zelnorm for Irritable Bowel Syndrome for about 2-1/2yrs. From the first dose my abdominal distention, bloating and pain disapeared by morning. It was a miracle drug. When I didn't take it my quality of life was non-existent. I tried many medicines over the years, none helped. Just had to "wait out" the severe pain and bloating. Feel Zelnorm should be available for those individuals not at risk for cardiovascular problems. Unfortunately there isn't anything else that works in the same way.
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Zelnorm (tegaserod): I am 53 years old. I have had serious problems with the constipation due to irritable bowel syndrome, for years. I was only able to take Zelnorm for two months before it was removed from the market, but they were the best two months of my later adult years. No pain, easy bowel movements, loss of doughy feeling in my abdomen, less tired, and more symptoms were gone with Zelnorm. If you can't bring it back, please find an alternative that works as well. PLEASE!
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Zelnorm (tegaserod): I'm 30 years old and had been suffering from IBS for very long. Zelnorm was the only med that helped. I'm off it now and feel bad again.
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Zelnorm (tegaserod): I am a 49 yr old women. I have had IBS w/ constipation since I was a teenager. I was forced to do enemas at least 3x weekly or I would be so bloated I could not fit my clothing. I had no social life because I was in too much pain to go out. Zelnorm changed everything. I felt great! I have been without it for week and I'm miserable again. Please bring it back. If people don't exercise and eat right its not the drug's fault! Your ruining more lives than you realize. BRING IT BACK!!!!!!!!
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