Sign of a bowel obstruction?

 I feel like I have pulled a muscle in my stomach, or like I am having menstral cramping. I have been passing a lot of gas but my stools haven't been as constant. A couple days ago I started taking powder to help me go, which it's worked only I'm not sure of my stools are normal? 

Call your doctor.  IF you do have something seriously wrong, waiting around will only make it worse and  could cost you your life.

I'm 3 years post RNY and had a bowel obstruction 6 weeks ago.  I had generalized pain in abdomen and then spasms of intense pain (like labor contractions).  I was nauseated, dry heaving and terrible abdominal distension (swelling & bloating).  I was not able to eat or drink for 8 hours before going to ER because nausea was so bad.  Those were my symptoms.  You do need to see a physician and go to ER if it is after hours or you can't get in to see your doctor.

I went to ER, and xrays confirmed the obstructions.  Was hospitalized for a few days but did NOT have to have surgery!  What a praise.

Best wishes, Penny