Need Advice - Pain from Dumping
RNY on 07/03/12
It's 3:30 AM and I've tried everything to alleviate the pain I'm in. I've been doubled over with sharp stabbing pains in the area above my belly button in the center. I think it's a mixture of being constipated and then reacting badly to the fat in peanuts and eating a little too much. I've had two bowel movements today but they were small and hard. I really think it might be diarrhea blocked up in me. The pain is similar to when diarrhea ha**** me in the past but is usually instantly eliminated as soon as I've used the bathroom. I've tried the heating pad, I've tried making myself throw up but nothing solid is coming up. I haven't eaten since about 8 pm. I took my night meds at 11 and threw them right back up. I have to work all day tomorrow or else I'd use an enema or suppository, I'm just afraid the side effects won't subside by 10:30 when I need to leave. I also thought about a muscle relaxer to help with the painful cramping but am afraid I'll sleep right through my alarm if I take one at this point. Any ideas are appreciated, I'm exhausted and in agony.
RNY on 08/14/12
I agree with the previous responder. What you are experiencing has nothing to do with dumping (and fat causes intestinal issues but OT dumping),and vomiting has nothing to do with dumping OR constipation. You either need to take something strong to alleviate the constipation or go to the ER. Dumping does not cause PAIN.
Lora
Lora
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