TMI Venting about my stupid colon and BMs
I am about 3.5 weeks away from having my first laparoscopy and my body has decided it no longer has any interest in passing a solid bowel movement. I haven't taken a normal poop in weeks, and as I described it to my surgeon, it feels like I have a traffic jam in my lower left side, which also is where my constant pain symptoms started presenting over a year ago.
I've been able to keep things moving with Miralax, magnesium and fiber, and occasionally a suppository when I feel extra frustrated and desperate but I am SO OVER THIS. I JUST WANT TO TAKE A NORMAL POOP.
My colonoscopy was clear except for a few very small polyps. I got diagnosed with SIBO about 2 years ago and am currently finishing up another round of antibiotic treatment, with the intent of getting at least a little relief before I am also recovering from surgery. Some GI symptoms improved, but I still am having difficulty with bowel movements.
I am so tired, the closest thing I had to a normal poop was a few weeks ago, and it was still on the looser side, and immediately following I had one of the most painful cramps I have had in a long time. It felt like my uterus was being wrung out like a wet rag. I cried from the pain and frustration.
I used to be so regular, even when more symptoms started popping up. Then over time, things just got more painful and less solid if I passed anything at all. When I get backed up at all, I am prone to reflux and frequent vomiting. The closest I have ever gotten to an official diagnosis was SIBO, but it feels like there has to be something more happening. Something feels wrong and has for a long time. It feels like my body is fighting me.
If they don't find any endometriosis, I honestly do not know what to do at this point. Over the last several years I have done SO MANY TESTS. I've had a gastric emptying scan, a full abdominal ultrasound on all the organs in there, pelvic and transvaginal ultrasounds, a CT Scan, MRI, breath test, blood tests. It all comes back normal or anything that pops up would be so insignificant that it might as well have not been there at all.
Right now I am laying down, feeling that painful traffic jam on my lower left. I will probably take some Miralax soon because apparently I can just not pass solid poop anymore. I am in pain and I feel defeated and I am counting down the days until my surgery, where I am hoping I can get any answers.