Im scared. Ive had my j-pouch since 2001 and suffered almost regularly for years with chronic pouchitis and/or blockages. However, this is a first for me. I am having severe lower back pain and problems going to the bathroom. It feels like I have to go really bad and then when I try either nothing comes out or just a very little bit. I dont want to strain too hard but when I do, still nothing. There is no blood, but I can hear and feel gas movement when I lay down. Idk what to do. Never had these symptoms before. Thanks in advance. Im a little concerned.
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I am not as an experienced poucher like you, but after recent surgery two weeks ago, I have had the same exact symptoms. Most bothersome aspect was that it felt like my gas was stuck behind the stool and could not escape. However, I ate dairy yesterday (my "no-no" food) and that really cleaned out my plumbing.
Are there any foods that cause you to have runny stools? Maybe you could try eating some, just to allow your pouch a chance to empty.
Are there any foods that cause you to have runny stools? Maybe you could try eating some, just to allow your pouch a chance to empty.
Thanks for your response...same here. Feels like there is gas trapped inside behind the stool. Anytime I lay down I can feel and hear it inside like its moving around. Ive had blockages before and have been hospitalized over and over. This is different though and a bit scary. Not sure if I should go to the hospital or try to treat it myself with some of the other posts ive read on here by using mirilax and colase and grape juice. Dairy is a no no for me as well, but usually causes gas so id be afraid it might make it worse. Hope your recovery goes well. Thanks again!
I think you need someone to take a look, ideally someone who knows how to spell "J-pouch." Maybe a stricture?
I agree you should have this checked out since u r prone to blockages. In the meantime as a long time blockage sufferer I would apply heat and drink, drink, drink. This usually gets things right by me and I avoid the ER. I had surgery 4 years ago and that has helped a lot. I still get some small ones every so often. Hope u feel better, I've spent many nights in the ER and hospital since 2000 so I know how u feel.