Help--Cramps every time I eat

[Rnyj 1]

Hello---so I'm 5 weeks out. For the last two days everything I eat or drink gives me cramps. Even the smallest portion of yogurt or a Protein Drink makes me feel sick. The pain is in my lower torso area so I know it's not my stomach.

Anyone have any past experiences or know what's up.

thanks

[Bethaby 3]

Are you having regular bowel movements? You could be dehydrated, not making stools soft enough, therefore, maybe a blockage? I would consult a doctor.

[Rnyj 1]

Thanks. Ur probably right. I have a hard time with the Water intake

[frust8 963]

More Miramax-more fluid-keep from stressing- take deep breaths- blow out slowly. There feel some better? Then my little prescription worked, you're going to be just fine[emoji12][emoji12][emoji106]

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[FluffyChix 17,415]

Yep. In my life this means I need to stop eating until I clear the #2 tunnel. It may mean huge gyrations...colace, MOM, Miralax, Mag Citrate liquid, glycerine suppositories...And FORCE the Water down if it will still go...

[TakingABreak 2,733]

I had the same problem in the weeks after surgery. It felt like pelvic pain. I took Milk of Magnesium and it took 2 days but I finally went. I would advise to not put it off. Because it’s not going anywhere. And the sick feeling you are having is your body saying you probably don’t have much room. Drink lots of fluids. I take soluble Fiber with my Water everyday to keep regular.

[Rnyj 1]

Thank you so much. THIs has been crazy. I m going to start wth soluble fiber--- that was a great tip.

[Rnyj 1]

Does this get any better????

[FluffyChix 17,415]

Make sure you're pooping actively before starting fiber. Cuz if you are semi-impacted, you will have trouble pdq. I'd do some MOM now and make sure you have 2-4 really full poops first. But that's just my opinion.

[TakingABreak 2,733]

Fiber is only a good option to keep you regular, not to get regular.

[FluffyChix 17,415]

I am keeping on top of mine in the following way--I can't have my psyllium fiber until about week 8. Until then:

2 colace/day

17g Miralax/day

and if that doesn't produce a daily poop, I take mag citrate or Smooth Move tea every 3rd day. But so far the above is managing it.

And I drink 120oz of water/liquid per day.

[Rnyj 1]

120---you're gunna drown. 😁 Colace and tea more me until further out.

thanks