I had 3 small bowel obstructions last year and was admitted to the hospital each time and this week had 2 nights of extreme pain but it finally stopped after many tylenol. I ate lightly for 2 days and today feel almost back to normal. I didn't go to emergency as the wait time is about 7 or more hours (in pain). I didn't think this time it was obstructed as I was still passing gas.

It is interesting that you mention milk of magnesia as my family doctor once said it was the best thing (old fashioned idea) to get things moving. Right now I am on 2 different prescriptions given by my GI specialist but still take restoralax daily. If I get this terrible pain again would it be safe to take a milk of magnesia?