Hi Toni, I am sorry you have been having such a rough time. I will
share my experiences with you regarding obstruction. When I was
hospitalized with a partial bowel obstruction, my symptoms were;
abdominal pain that was more severe in the upper and lower right
quadrants,crampy/colicky, nausea, and I had not passed any gas or stools
for over 24 hrs. prior to admission. My white cell count was also
elevated. I had hypoactive bowel sounds, loss of appetite and bowel
distention. When I had acute bowel obstructions, the pain is
unbearable, vomiting is uncontrollable. I also carry a low grade fever
a lot. With obstructions you can have diarrhea early in the process and
constipation late in the process. I have read that adhesions account
for 60 to 70% of bowel obstructions. I believe having an x-ray can show
air fluid levels which can reveal obstruction. I hope this helps. It
is important to talk with your doctor if you think you may be obstructed
and get any tests necessary. I know how frustrated you are, but you
have to keep going. It's your body and you know if something is wrong.
Please take care of yourself. We are here for you. With love, Sherry
Marie