@mothermary1 you might mention this to your doctor I already had posted above you! Pelvic therapy helped but I’ve not had regular bowel movements for years my bowels might be soft and then 5 minutes later be firm . I had a permanent stimulator put in 2 weeks ago and since my bowels have been solid everyday. If I went to the bathroom then stood up to shave or brush my teeth and leaned a little over the sink I had to go again immediately. So from my opinion there’s a nerve pinching interfering with your bowels . Wish you the best of luck pain free