My jpouch surgery was 19 years ago and I suffer with chronic pouchitis, but otherwise have had no problems. Yesterday I ate some Chinese food with lots of veggies - something I have done on numerous occasions, and since I have had terrible cramping that comes in waves, have to strain to go, and have leakage. Could I have a partial blockage, and if so, what should I do?
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Hi, Mammat. Has your blockage passed? Try to keep moving and walking, if it doesn't hurt too much, so that it can work itself out. Water or warm tea to keep hydrated, unless you are vomiting. I had a small blockage once, similar to your symptoms, from eating a big salad with raw carrots. Luckily it passed after 12 hours or so. I hope yours does too. Are you vomiting?
It passed after several hours. Thanks for your reply. It helps to know there are others out there who understand. I drank a lot of grape juice, and wam liquids, used a heating pad, moved as I could. Moving was hard because if the pain and the leakage, though.
I have discovered myofascial release. After ending up in the ER once a year for four years. I urge you all to find a therapist; Mine is a healer and she has given me techniques to do myself. I have been able to get things moving. Go to myofascialrelease.com to the directory to find a therapist. My colorectal surgeon tole me that some yoga positions, acupuncture, and belly massage have been known to help. It took me three years to figure out that he meant myofascial release for the belly massage. Good luck