Severe cramping

Posted by shelleyW @shelleyw, Sep 17 11:17am

I am cramping in abdomen A LOT more and very very painful. I'm female so I know too much about cramps from onset of puberty, I wanted to curl up and die, 3 days every stinkin month. Gave birth c-section of twins, they gave me petocin, afterwards to help make my uterus cramp, mine was stuck in "open " mode and I was hemorrhaging orange size clots.
Severe cramping is also a sign of a potential intestinal obstruction forming.
Any ideas on how to tell what is causing my severe cramps and how to know if I should go to doctor would be very much appreciated.
I have chronic 💩💩 issues, longggggg term. The severe cramping started about a year ago with a partial small bowel obstruction forming. I DO NOT want to go to the doctor, only as last resort.
I'm in diarrhea mode now, nothing new for me, and it doesn't mean I don't have any impactions. Cramps are wrapping around my left side to mid-lower back. I am nauseous for no apparent reasons throughout my life, but the nausea is picking up too. I've not eaten any new food, no new medication. I'm nibble on crackers and small sips of 7-UP. Water makes me more nauseous. HELP thanx ShelleyW

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slkanowitz | @slkanowitz | Oct 11 12:34am

Shelley, I would if I could! I actually love teaching and explaining things in terms people understand. I hate that medical jargon is flung at patients, making them feel ignorant and embarrassed to ask what it all means. It’s one of the reasons I am here. I do appreciate your suggestion spiced with anger but humor😀

gigi4 | @gigi4 | Oct 12 5:42pm

So sorry to hear how you’re feeling. Just a thought since I’m not a doctor. You may possibly be dehydrated. I was and didn’t know it. My bowel movements became loose and more frequent. I had some aches on my left side. My doctor diagnosed me and recommended electrolytes twice a day plus drinking more healthy fluids plus water. From your description, your food intake is low and drinking 7 up isn’t the best route.
Straight Bone broth is good to drink, electrolytes that are low sugar, soups that are broth based with vegetables to increase your fluid plus food intake along more water may help since you do not want to go to the doctor.
Best to you.
G.

shelleyW | @shelleyw | Oct 12 11:24pm

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gigi4,
Thanx for your kind advice. You are right about the 7-up, I sip on it and for some reason it doesn't upset my stomach...and after just having surgery in my neck, I get terrified of vomiting, I don't vomit in a ladylike manner. My whole body goes through a violent cycle, lifting completely off my knees and I hug the cold toilet because my entire body feels on fire.
You are right about the broth too, but it makes me sick, I have tried diluting it, it helps a bit. Fortunately, I have always been a heavy water drinker. Your response reminded me that I have good electrolytes, that my daughter researched for me, I will get them going. Thanx for your help ShelleyW