severe bowel pain -gas?

Dear all, for the past 2 weeks I've been having severe pains in my bowel. I only get relief if I pass gas, which is often terribly smelly. My BM's range from being soft to very hard, but only 2-3x daily. I don't see much, if any mucous, and no blood so far. However, the quantity of my BM's is huge. I've tried Gas-X, but it doesn't seem to help much. I can barely sleep at night due to the sudden sharp pangs. I called my GI today and left a message, but I haven't heard back from him yet. I could do with some advice. I'm really tired and quite nervous.

Hi..what meds are you taking at this time?

q

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I'm not with it today it seems, just clarifying..you're still on the Rowasa nightly?

Are you eating a bit more than you did previously..or added something new which is continual over the past 3 weeks?

Next question..are you expecting your period?

I can relate to the gas pains. I was getting them a lot when I was eating yogurt...anything that's for supper or in the afternoon you're eating that could be a culprit?
Any artificial sweeteners?

It's good you called the doc, however..if you can't seem to put a finger on it, he should do a stool sample.

You could try digestive enzymes..does flora make one? Maybe worth a shot.

quincy

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Oh, sorry....I always thought you were female. Must remember that bit of info.

You could try to do the Rowasa every two nights...maybe it's now too much 5ASA? Some will get symptoms from a higher dosage.

Sooo, what do you eat daily? Maybe some changes since you're back at school..something you're not noticing?

q

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Did you hear back from your doctor yet? When I had my abdominal pain, it also would hurt bad if I changed positions in bed (or anywhere). I got the pains all day, too. But I was also flaring, so I don't know. Sorry you're still feeling crappy!

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23 years old
Diagnosed with UC March 2007
Current inflamation in the rectum
Asacol 4 tablets 3x/day

i have had extreme abdominal pains for the last 8 months of this flare up. and i have the same problem in bed. i am mostly on my back for the night, but if i turn to my side, it hurts and i have to get up to go to the toilet every time. it is like your moving your insides and it doesnt like it. for 3 months i didnt even get out of bed and i never thought i would ever think "darn, its uncomfortable laying on your back all day in bed"... i dreaded to turn over but you just gotta do it sometimes and then, sure enough, straight to the toilet with bad cramps. my pain is all in the gut area. the whole thing. all day, everyday and worse at night. ??
i've been on endone (oxycontin) since march to help with the cramping. which causes even more cramping because it makes you constipated. being constipated with UC is not fun at all!!!
fyi, i was told to stay away from apples and bananas during flare up due to the fiber and effect it has on the colon. don't know if its valid, but you might want to cut those out from your diet and see what happens. ??