Stomach pains/intestinal blockage

May 29, 2003

Hello, friends.

I just got back from vacationing in Orlando. While I was away, I went

no mail. I had an issue while I was down there and wanted to discuss

it with you folks.

I read a few of the posts on the home page and noticed there was a

discussion about stomach pain/intestinal blockage. I may have missed

all the posts, but I believe what I experienced could possibly be

this.

On Sunday, we went to Universal Studios. That morning, I had what

felt like a slight case of gas. As the day progressed, it got much

more intense. By noon, I was feeling the most intense gas pains (at

least, that's what I thought they were) I've ever experienced. I had

to have a medic take me back to the car because the pain was so

intense in my lower abdomen that I couldn't walk. I layed down most

of the day on my side - that was the only way the pain was somewhat

alleviated.

On Monday, it was still there, but not as intense. Since then, every

time I eat, no matter what it is, I feel an immediate pain in my

lower abdomen in the middle. The pain reminds me of terrible

constipation. I've also had more unpleasant bowel movements than I

normally do.

I went to my PCP today who said it sounds as if I'm having spasms in

my intestines for some reason. She gave me Levinsin for the spasms

and said that if it wasn't any better in a few days, that I may have

to see a specialist for further exploration.

From your experiences, does this sound like something that could be a

blockage or kink? It was actually the first thing I thought of after

the pain became so intense. It sure didn't feel like a normal case of

bad gas!

I guess that I'll go ahead and wait and few days and see what

happens.

Thanks,

Cincinnati

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