I've not passed much output in at least the past month. The past week it's gotten worse.
I have a Hartman's pouch. A diverting colostomy, because of pelvic outlet issues. But NONE of the colon was removed.
Each night I take Colace, Miralax, and drink some prune juice.
Last night, I couldn't sleep. Felt so full and nauseous, so I got up and paced the floors.
It slams on the bladder. Sometimes some mucus comes from the rectum.
Output all but stopped.
How do they clear a blockage? Do people ever HAVE to irrigate?
I've been drinking Gatorade, coffee, some apple juice, water, but cannot drink much because of the full feeling.
Last year, they thought I had a partial small bowel obstruction and they jammed in the n.g. tube. I fear this again. Anyone ever have the n.g. tube? How did you cope?
My doctors are way out of town, and the only transport I have is Medicaid, which you need to give them at least 48 hours notice.
How do you deal with blockages? What are your symptoms?
I am afraid to eat, and I have absolutely no appetite.
What is "safe" to eat?
I bring some gas up.
Tomorrow I'm to have a pelvic abdominal CT scan with contrast (gastrograffin...not barium.)
Can the CT scan show if there is a blockage or if I'm just backed up?
In the past, X-rays have shown ileus, air and stool throughout the colon.
Sorry to ramble on, but I am terrified!
Should I have them call the doctor tomorrow after the CT scan?
I've had other pelvic/abdominal surgeries.
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