Rectal pressure but can't produce.....help

[Cindylou]

Sorry for the graphic topic guys, but am hoping someone may have an idea. I have been sitting on the pot feeling an intense pressure to have a bowel movement for over an hour, but nothing is happening. I am extremely bloated and it feels like I can't get off the pot, because any second I am going to poop, but nothing is happening except discharge of mucus....again, sorry. I have had periods of constipation before, but nothing like this. My husband brought me a saline enema, but I could not retain any of the fluid in me. I tried a suppository after that and, same thing, it just slipped right out. I am not having any gas, some gurgling tho in my stomach. I feel sick and am worried it could possibly be a bowel obstruction or impaction. Has anyone experienced anything like this before? I hate to go to the ER, but I need some direction. Maybe I should see if there is a nurse line my husband can call. Does this sound like a fecal impaction? I should mention this morning I had some stool pass, but nothing major. I suppose the impaction could be coming from my upper intestinal bowel, hence, a small stool passing.

[jamie5136]

If you are still having this issue, IM me and I can give you some suggestions. Thanks! Have you seen a doctor?

Sorry for the graphic topic guys, but am hoping someone may have an idea. I have been sitting on the pot feeling an intense pressure to have a bowel movement for over an hour, but nothing is happening. I am extremely bloated and it feels like I can't get off the pot, because any second I am going to poop, but nothing is happening except discharge of mucus....again, sorry. I have had periods of constipation before, but nothing like this. My husband brought me a saline enema, but I could not retain any of the fluid in me. I tried a suppository after that and, same thing, it just slipped right out. I am not having any gas, some gurgling tho in my stomach. I feel sick and am worried it could possibly be a bowel obstruction or impaction. Has anyone experienced anything like this before? I hate to go to the ER, but I need some direction. Maybe I should see if there is a nurse line my husband can call. Does this sound like a fecal impaction? I should mention this morning I had some stool pass, but nothing major. I suppose the impaction could be coming from my upper intestinal bowel, hence, a small stool passing.

[Cindylou]

Thank-you Jamie. Clearly, not a topic anyone wants to talk openly about. Yes, I saw a doctor. We started at Urgent Care, but they sent us on to the ER. I had an impacted colon and won't bother with the nasty details, but they slowly got things moving again after 6 hours. That was what I would classify under the "not alot of fun." Oh, the side benefits and joys of spine patients.

[jss]

Cindy, I'm glad you've gotten relief. I can imagine that that was very uncomfortable.

[Justin]

Glad you're feeling better.

[Katie]

I started a reply yesterday but my keyboard crashed for a bit...sorry, I didn't mean to leave you hanging.

I didn't have any remedy for you unfortunately, just a comment that I understand how dangerous impaction can be. I can only compare it to my animals (as always) and it can literally kill a horse within hours. My cat had a similar problem because of dehydration...not enough fluids and he is an old guy, and had to have emergency treatment at the vets, or risk rupturing his intestine. So I take it seriously.

As unpleasant as the whole event was, I'm glad that it was resolved fairly quickly. Hang in there.

[Cindylou]

Oh, no problem Katie. I wasn't referring to you specifically at all. It's just not a very pleasant topic, that's all. I was worried about how serious it could be too. I just so did not want to go to the ER, but glad I did in the long run. I sure did not have the equipment they had to get things moving again! Thank-you Jamie, jss, and Justin too.

[trkdoc714]

CL,

After I got back from Stenum I had a nasty bout with constipation. After things got moving again I started eating Pringles lite (with Olean oil). That kept me moving until I was completely off of the opiates.

Glad to hear things are better. I think Aetna would've sent me to Roto-Rooter ILO the ER.

Bob

[Mollyhopp]

Hi CindyLou,

I've been there too, and I'm so sorry you had to go through that! Wouldn't wish it upon my worst enemy...

Bob, is it true? Did you just provide me with a perfectly legitimate excuse to eat Pringles? I'm going to run (ok, limp...) to the store straight away!

/Linn

[Cindylou]

Pringles lite Bob, really? Awesome! (I suppose I won't stop my other interventions either, just in case! haha)