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Posted 11/27/2014 3:23 AM (GMT 0)
I rarely get constipation, so I am not sure if my sympoms are that or not.
-it started with upper gastic pain, which has now abated and my pelvic area is hurting.
-I did have a small bm, and am passing some gas a bit
-dull aching pain with spiking cramps
-pain moving around, walking, sitting down feels like a "jarring sensation"
-coughing is agony
-tea and heating pad are not helping. I have taken an overnight gentle laxative in the hopes it will help.


I am away from home at my parents. It's been stressfull... the pain started yesterday evening, and continued into today.

I'm really not feeling good..the pain is bad. Should I take something for the pain?? I don't even know what....My dr is not good and I need to find a new one. I get more help here than from there.

As far as I know, my crohns has not been active. I have been feeling really well for the last year. there have been a couple other blips similar to this, but I don't recall them being this intense. I think the stress has brought on whatever this is-and maybe too much dairy.
Posted 11/27/2014 5:27 AM (GMT 0)
Try some prune juice and or pear/applesauce daily, it works for me so I try not to go too long with one or the other (mainly the prune juice does the trick since it's a natural laxative) prune juice is better than any OTC that I've tried and for me it works quickly, I usually drink a small glass of prune juice a couple hours before bed and the next morning I notice a huge difference.

I'm so sorry you're going through this, I know how painful it is to be constipated I'd rather have D cuz at least that way you get some easier relief compared to be constipated.

I hope the prune juice (if you try it) works well for you...we IBDers have more than enough to deal with as it is.
Posted 11/27/2014 4:00 PM (GMT 0)
I took a mild laxative and things started moving last night. The pressure is gone, but I still have some pain and tenderness. Things just feel gingerly in my pelvic area. I have not eaten, and not sure I'm going to. I may not eat much dinner, which makes me feel very sad since Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday because of the food.
Posted 11/27/2014 4:34 PM (GMT 0)
I have been suffering from severe constipation for the last 3 months. I can go on for 8 days w/o having a single bm. Now, it is 5 days. I keep applying glycerin suppositories w/o any avail. I literally screM in bathroom and all family members gather to see whalt is happening. Also, I have severe destination and I can't wear my clothes; esp. pants have become v. tight from the waist though I haven't gained any weight.
Hope the laxatives and prune juice kick in and you use the bathroom. TA w Pb4, having d is a way much better than d.
Posted 11/27/2014 4:34 PM (GMT 0)
You should maybe call your doc about still having pain...you might also still have plenty in there to move out, honestly the prune juice works better than any OTC. For me when I'm having serious constipation I drink the prune juice and I try and eat small amounts but frequently through the day, NOT EATING anything isn't a good idea, unless you have a blockage/stricture which is why I suggest you call your doc too.

Feel better, I know how awful it is when I get like that and it happens more if I don't keep the prune juice in my diet at least every other day or so when things finally start moving again (if I stop the prune juice all together for a while my constipation gets worse again).
Posted 11/30/2014 1:16 PM (GMT 0)
Ensure is pretty easy on the guts to get some kind of nourishment. it helps give you some energy and vitamins. also make sure you drink enough water, being dehydrated can cause constipation.
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