havent had a bowel movement in 2 weeks :(

Jaelynn

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Joined : May 2012

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Posted 5/26/2012 6:17 PM (GMT 0)

hello..i have endometriosis and ive had this problem before but not like this.i havent had a bowel movement in 2 weeks and ive tried fleet enemas and when i did the enema,the liquid didnt even come back out,nothing.im very worried.my endometriosis is wrapped around my bowel but i dont know what else to do.should i go to the hospital?or what could possibly be wrong with me???im getting very scared and nervous :(

Ides

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Posted 5/26/2012 10:21 PM (GMT 0)

Two weeks is a long time to go without a BM. Have you tried any other laxatives besides the Fleets enema? Do you have a GP? If you are very uncomfortable and having pain, then yes you might want to see a doctor. An ER visit can be very expensive. Is there an urgent care center in your area? They are usually open on the weekend and charge far less. Also, in my area there are Express Clinics in some drugstores. These clinics are staffed with Nurse Practioners or PAs. They treat things like colds and constipation.

jujub

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Posted 5/26/2012 11:12 PM (GMT 0)

Please do not do any more enemas. When you retain the fluid from the Fleets if changes your bodies electrolytes - sodium/potassium balance, and if you do this too many times it can affect your heart rhythm and be dangerous. You definitely do need to see a doctor, and I agree with Ides on that. Also, there may be an urgent care center ("doc in a box") in your area that could help you.

Good luck, but do get this looked at soon.

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