I have experienced numerous bowel obstructions with extreme cramping and very little, if any output. For the last few days I have felt like I might be having another obstruction but I have had no cramping or pain as before. My incision is somewhat tender (this incision is 6 years old) and somewhat painful. I have been going to the bathroom but it's not like it usually is. I went to the ER last Sunday thinking I had an obstruction but the X-ray did not show one & was sent home on Flagyl. My abdomen is soft (except around the incision) and I feel like I have to go but it's a struggle to get something out. Could this be an obstruction. Or constipation since there is no real cramping? Is it possible to have constipation with a jpouch? Should I return to the ER for another X-ray? Any suggestions on how to get it moving again? Home remedies maybe? Should I try drinking some mag citrate? I have an appt. to see a dr on Thursday morning...can this wait until then? Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks
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