How can colitis be treated while suffering from neuropathic pain?
Patient: Hi I am in hospital with suspected colitis, I have sle lupus, Sjögren s syndrome, intersetional cystitis and fibromalgia, it started 3 weeks ago with worst fibro flare I have ever had, then neuropathic pain, then ic flare with my bladder then 2 weeks ago started having what they said was over flow have lost just under a stone in 2 weeks from passing green, yellow water from bowel had to wear adult nappies as kept messing myself, then yesterday 3 times passed no poo just about a cup full of orange jelly and blood, the pain was severe, this morning was sick but hardly anything in me to bring up, X-ray at hospital today shows I m jam packed full of poo they said bloods showed no inflammation markers awaiting ct scan results haven t passed anything since last lot if jelly last night with blood, on morphine to control the pain in my abdomen, loin and lower back what could this be ? Please any suggestions welcome, I have had long history of blockages and inflammation in my bowel x Doctor: Hello,  Consult a gastroenterologist and get evaluated. Probably you will improve with antibiotics.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain,  General & Family Physician