Possibly A blockage???
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Possibly A blockage???
| Sun, 07-23-2006 - 10:40pm |
A couple of months ago I had a bout of diahrrea for a week...thinking it was maybe a virus, I didn't think anything of it because before this, for a few years now I've had normal bowel movements. After about a week of this diahrrea, it stopped, and now I've been constipated for about a month and a half. I feel the urge to go, but nothing will pass through. I had talked to my mom about this, and she told me (and sorry this is gross) but she told me I would have to dig myself out, and I was desparate to try anything because I was in alot of pain having the urge to go so bad, so I did. She also told me to make sure I ate plenty of fiber (fruits and vegetables) I've been eating like 4 pieces of dried apricots every morning, plus I take 1 senekot pill(natural vegetable laxative plus my fruits and vegetables , and I even eat a couple of fiber cookies, plus I walk 2 miles 3-4 times a week on my treadmill. So I feel like I'm doing everything I'm supposed to do, but yet the only way I can get the stools to pass through is to dig myself out. I've done everything I know, but this is the only way when I really have to move my bowels and nothing will pass through. Also when I do this, alot of blood is in the toilet and on the glove I use. I've experienced constipation before, but nothing like this, and because nothing passes through makes me think something could be blocking the stools to pass through. I have an appointment with my doctor on the 15th of August, but in the meantime has anyone else ever experienced anything like this before? Appreciate any feedback on this! TIA

Ouch, that sounds painful and I am so glad you already made an appointment to see your doctor. Did you stress the problem and ask to be put on the cancellation list, on the off chance that an earlier appt. opens up?
The closest I've ever had to what you are experiencing was right after my gallbladder surgery, many years ago. I had to go SO bad and by the time I finally finished, I had stripped off all my clothes, because I was so warm! Thank goodness I was in the privacy of my own home, eh?
With all the fiber, dried fruits and exercise, are you drinking extra water? You need a LOT of water, especially with the added fiber in your diet.
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<Brenda
Thanks for sharing Brenda, how have you been feeling?
Feel like dancing yet? *wink*
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Wow, you are recovering very nicely. Is your doctor pleased with how well you are doing? Are you noticing any problems with any foods? Be sure to take it slow and easy with getting back to your exercise routine!
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It sounds like you are progressing well and I truly believe that attitude plays a HUGE part. You have done well because your attitude is good.
If or when you decide to 'test' something fatty, like fried chicken or french fries, start off slowly and see how your tummy reacts later on. It is good to limit that type of food anyway, so limiting how much of it you eat will only benefit you.
The prune juice, or whatever helps keep you regular is a good practice to get into. I find that eating an apple has the same effect for me and I sure know when I've missed having it! LOL
BTW, thanks for replying to Laura (choking on meat) so quickly! I was at the produce store, loading up on more fresh, summer fruits. Mmmmmmm, have I mentioned that I love Summer and all the good fruits available? *burp...'scuse me!*
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