How long has it been since you have had a BM? Have you tried stool softeners and laxatives? Have you asked the dr. what he advises? Are you running a temp? I know exactly how you feel, I have been admitted to the hospital 3 different times due to the pain, abdominal swelling and unable to have a BM. They were all due to my adhesions and thank God I didn't have to have surgery because my bowels finally moved in the hospital. I have found that I have to be on a low fat and low residual diet in order to keep my sanity.
Lynn
>I am sitting here literally drowning in my tears.
>On Oct.22, I had a pelvic /abdominal CT scan, with contrast.
>Finally, yesterday I got the report from the nurse-practitioner. She said it only mentioned a small ovarian cyst.
>Said it made no mention of an obstruction.
>For between 1 and 2 weeks, it is getting harder to move my bowels to the point that even loose stool, (which is what I have) does not want to pass. There is at times a lot of loud noises in my belly, but that's about all.
>What should I do? So far there is no vomiting.
>I am afraid to eat much.
>At what stage should I head to an emergency room?
>Could this be a sign of a partial obstruction?
>I have thought about calling the gastro's answering service, but one of those gastros can be very nasty, and I know they don't like to be "bothered" on weekends.
>Thanks for any help.
>Millie.
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