Yesterday afternoon I had terrible cramps for a few hours, then went to E.R. where x-rays and cat scan showed nothing. I feel like I have a blockage and was unable to empty as I normally do. Late last night I was able to get quite a bit of hard stool out yet this morning I am vomiting, nauseated and feeling pretty bad. Doctors at the E.R. sent me home because from what they sould see I was fine. I have had a b.m. this morning and it was again hard and firm. Can anyone offer help on what to do? Has anyone experienced anything similar or know anything about it? It feels like my stomach is trapping everything I eat and drink and it stays right inside there. Doctors here aren't very familiar with j-pouches and how my body is working. I am along ways from a doctor who is familiar with a pouch. Thanks to anyone-------Leftie

Other than the hard stool and the "clear" CT scan, sounds like a classic blockage. Hopefully someone more knowledgeable can chime in on your symptoms.

Sounds like a partial obstruction to me, except fo the nausea and vomiting. Were you checked for an anal stricture or a pouch stricture? These may not show on the CT and would be visualized on scope or by digital exam.

Jan

Have the doctors given you reglan?

I've had similar prblems that turned out to be just gas. But, I have never had a problem with hard stools with a j-pouch. Another j-poucher said to drink a little wine to relax the bowels, it works. But not the greatest advise to do. Good luck.

I get nausea and vomiting whenever I have a partial blockage although I also pass liquid stools.
Susan

Hmmm, how about a simple case of the stomach flu! Boy that would be nice. Good Luck Arthur

Has this blockage been resolved yet? You sound like me - every 4 months I end up in the ER with a blockage. The ER doc doesn't know much about J-Pouches - so I tell him a bit what a J-Pouch is and tell them to do what they have done in the past. AND it works.

Other than the worthless X-RAYS and blood test they have to do to rule out what ever; they do what I say. Pain meds and IV fluids and I'm good to go home with in a day.

So now when this seems to start up - I take a Percocet, lay with the heating pad on my belly, sip water and prune juice - and so far that works, too. I think the pain meds work like the one guy said the wine works - relaxes the gut. Wine doesn't work for my blockages, though. I do drink it when I'm feeling well.

I am now home from a 6 day hospital stay. I am feeling better and was sent home with anti-biotics because at the hospital I had a scope down the throat and up the pouch and the pouch showed inflamation and my stomach was not emptying. I am not quite sure if anyone knows what went on or if I have a clue either. I do feel better and I am thankful for that. My thanks to all you j-pouchers who offered advice and help. I feel so well I almost don't want to take my anti-biotics, they seem to do a number on my stomach. Any advise on what I should do?

OMG, so sorry you have to go through the frustration of not knowing...I find that to be the most difficult. I have no words of wisdom..but peace to offer. Sue