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Posted 12/17/2013 12:02 PM (GMT 0)
I have woken up by a crampy pain. I am so scared. I don't know where to turn to I literally feel like I'm having a bowel obstruction. I've been having a lot of problems for a long time within the bathroom thinking its a blockage because it switches from a normal movement and then 10 minutes later, the runs. I don't know what to do I am so scared.

I took 2 senakot around 11pm the overnight relief because I've been having really bad constipation and now I feel like it's blocked I have cramps and barely anything will even come out. I'm sorry I know this is probably tmi I just don't know where else to go. I am certain I have bowel obstruction. I did the mistake of googling and I have every symptom and I am so scared. My stomach keeps cramping. This is awful I am so scared, and I am shaking and nervous. It almost feels like I can't feel in that area. I can't even pass gas or anything. I hate feeling like this. I was just starting to feel good about myself and then something else pops up.
Posted 12/17/2013 4:08 PM (GMT 0)
FL have you had any health test performed this year, if you have you sound like my wife, she go's 7 days
quite often, they checked her last year and nothing is wrong except her diet, she has done better lately
she eats yogurt and some more fruits and veggies, Peace

Larry ***
Posted 12/17/2013 5:07 PM (GMT 0)
FL,

How long has it been since you have gone...anything counts actually...

If it has been more than 3 days or so, you might want to call your doctor...just for a consult.

I do believe that at times IBS, or lack of peristaltic activity can cause constipation that lasts for some time.

Do you use laxatives regularly? They can actually work against you after some time, as they can cause the muscles in the bowel to become 'lazy'

Have you tried some fiber as in flax seed, or psyllium? Psyllium helps to both bulk, and soften stool, making things pass effectively.

Colace is also a natural alternitive to a laxative. It is a stool softener, and is easy on the system.

I hope that you get some relief soon!

S.C.
Posted 12/17/2013 9:03 PM (GMT 0)
FL,

I am sorry you are having abdominal cramping and wondering if you have ever been dx as having irritable bowel syndrome?

IBS is diagnosed when a person has had abdominal pain or discomfort at least three times a month for the last 3 months without other disease or injury that could explain the pain. The pain or discomfort of IBS may occur with a change in stool frequency or consistency or be relieved by a bowel movement.

IBS is often classified into  subtypes based on a person’s usual stool consistency. These subtypes are important because they affect the types of treatment that are most likely to improve the person’s symptoms. The subtypes of IBS are

  • IBS with constipation (IBS-C)
    • hard or lumpy stools at least 25 percent of the time
    • loose or watery stools less than 25 percent of the time
  • IBS with diarrhea (IBS-D)
    • loose or watery stools at least 25 percent of the time
    • hard or lumpy stools less than 25 percent of the time
  • Mixed IBS (IBS-M)
    • hard or lumpy stools at least 25 percent of the time
    • loose or watery stools at least 25 percent of the time

Of course not everything is IBS as there are many inflammatory bowel disorders and the best thing for you is to see your Dr.

I am not sure of your age or your family history but you may be inline for a colonoscopy.

Great ideas from the other members. 

I will share with you  - you were not alone this morning as I had bloating and cramps that brought me to my knees.  I was dx years ago with IBS.

Be well,

Kitt

 

Posted 12/18/2013 12:52 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks guys for the responses! I now have oily and loose problems. I'm so scared one again. Now I think I have pancreatis or something. I really can't take this anymore. My stomach has been hurting all day and I just don't understand it. There must be something serious wrong because this isn't normal. :"( I keep thinking its cancer or something bad. I just want this worry and problems to stop!
Posted 12/18/2013 1:54 AM (GMT 0)
FL I had pancreatitis it hurts like hell starts high on right side of ribs
in front and gos all the way through to your back same side just to
the right of your spine, if feels like you have fallen on a sword, if
you really think you might have this you need to see and internest
he may want to put you on meds, it takes several weeks to get
well, I wish you Peace. Larry ***
Posted 12/18/2013 2:32 AM (GMT 0)
FL it's knida difficult for a nice old man like me to talk about girls pooping, but I have a suggestion, in my
family for the last 100 years they used coffee innimas to preserve general health, make a pot and let it cool
put in the thingy "no cream or sugar", and use. Once you do this you will be a believer!. Peace

Larry ***
Posted 12/18/2013 2:39 AM (GMT 0)
Thank you Larry! I don't think I have it because I don't have any pain just mild cramping. I googled and made myself sick again, now I am thinking the worst again like cancer or something. I'm happy I have you all to help me feel better I don't know what I would do without you guys! Can IBS cause malabsorption like symptoms? It seems every night to the same time the runs come on. In the morning it's not near as bad. Any suggestions of medications or natural products? I only took the laxative last night for the first time. I'm just worried I have something extremely wrong and I'm too scared to find out.
Posted 12/18/2013 3:13 AM (GMT 0)
I shouldn't do this, "Have you passed any black tarry stool", bright red blood is nothing, only the road tar looking is to be concerned about, if you are not doing this then look in the mirror and have a serious talk
with the girl inside. Yes kid PAD can cause GERD, IBS, and general nausea, Peace.

Larry ***
Posted 12/18/2013 4:28 PM (GMT 0)
I was diagnosed with gastritis and iBS. Going to much (diahrrea) will give you bad pains. I was in the hospital ER when told that's what my pain was from. Constant diahrea from anxiety. Then went to DR he diagnosed me with the ibs and gastritis put me on prilosec n I've been much better! Talk to your dr good luck!

Lacey
Posted 12/18/2013 6:15 PM (GMT 0)
*light bulb moment!!!*

FL,

You recently went on a pretty radical diet...I am sure that this has just triggered your IBS.

A delicate system does not always take well to big changes.

I would suggest three things...

STOP googling! There are just too many other reasons (see above!) why this is happening. It is certainly not the worst case senario that you fear!

Second, use your coping skills to bring your anxiety levels down.

And finally, if you haven't already...go back to eating a healthy but normal diet of 5-7 servings of fruits and veggies, 2-3 servings of protein, and 6-11 of healthy complex carbohydrates.

Consult your doctor regarding a diet that would be gently on your system if you are still wanting to lose weight...because this one does not sound like a good fit for you.;(

Best wishes...you are going to be allright, you just need to get back in balance digestive wise.:)

S.C.
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