Guest guest Posted January 21, 1999 Report Share Posted January 21, 1999 Everyone, While I admit its highly unscientific, as is much of our speculation, but is there any significance to the early symptom of constipation in a number of our loved ones? Is the bowel function of the brain one of the first affected? Can the prions be found in the bowels, especially significant if " something " is ingested that causes CJD? Should chronic constipation sufferers be screened for CJD? Does CJD really run much longer (beginning with several years of bowel problems) with only the worst of the symptoms moving so very fast? If thats the case, does resolution or relief of symptoms lengthen life span? Are gastroenterologists aware of the connection? Am I making too large a jump? Anyone else have thoughts?\ Vicki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 1999 Report Share Posted January 21, 1999 Vicki, Yes, I had the same thought. A woman I know who was diagnosed with Parkinson's also has bowel problems. Maybe it is " brain related " ................Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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