Hi there! So almost two weeks post J-Pouch surgery and I’ve been having rectal spams like crazy. I would say they are on and off all day and through out the night. They make me have a sudden feeling of urgency, and then go away within 20 seconds or so. And then repeats through out the day, several times. I’m sure this will subside with time and healing, but is there anything that helped relieve these spasms in the meantime. They make me feel uneasy to leave my home.
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I’d suggest two things: first, pay attention to whether these are actually forcing you to poop, vs. just feeling like it. There’s a big difference between temporary discomfort and a mess in the pants. Second, give your doctor a call. They may suggest trying an antispasmodic like Bentyl or Levsin.
Good luck!
Hi, @Scott F thank you! I just reached out to my Dr for antispasmodic. So just waiting for his reply. Also, they are just a feeling. I’ll run to the bathroom thinking I need to use it, and I’ll just end up sitting there and nothing comes out.
