-- Dear Maya, You are not alone. But you do need a new doctor and your family needs to understand that it is serious. Its not in your head. Where do you live? Maybe Dr. Wiseman here at the IAS site could send you a list of doctors near you who will be able to help. Adhesions can twist around your bowels and cause agonizing pain. Keep a calendar of your bowel movements. If you haven't had any that's a big problem. Just any old Emergency Room is a bad idea except if that's all you have for an option, then you have to go there. But it would be better to find a doctor who knows something about adhesions and who understands your pain. Your family needs to be educated and the best way to do that is for you to become as knowledgeable as you can. Go to the quilt and read the stories. Look back on the message board for items that pertain to you. I know its hard to read and sit when you're sobbing. A few years back, my husband recorded me in my sleep to "prove" that I snored. Actually, what we heard was me moaning from pain in my sleep. Please explore this site thoroughly. It could make all the difference to you. My prayers are with you dear, Love, Sally Grigg