>----- Original Message -----
From: "meg" <mzkid@msn.com>
To: "Multiple recipients of list ADHESIONS"
<adhesions@mail.medispecialty.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 09, 2002 6:13 AM
Subject: Constipated or Impacted?
> it's almost 3:00am, I have searched the archives for info on
> constipation
> and impacted stools. It has been 5 days since I have gone. I am in so
> much distress. I have had many obstructions, this time not much nausea,
> which
> is good.Just how long can you go without a BM? How do you know if you
> are imoacted?What do you do for an impacted stool? I have tried milk of
> mag,stool softners,fleet enemas,drinking tons
> of water, smooth move tea,and metameucil. I am going to call my doctor
> first thing. I feel like I am going to loose my mind.Am even more
> afraid of ending
> up in the ER with an ng tube.If I start vomiting I know thats what I
> have to
> do.Does anyone have any advice for me, PLEASE!
> Meg
>