When to go to the Hospital? - Bowel Disorders Message Board

JewelryJulie · 05-12-2009, 10:56 AM

I have been so constipated for so long now. I have literally almost no urge to go at any time. I take everything under the sun to help this. I have been starting to have pains on my right side under my ribs. I also have had it like radiate to my back and or my back feels like it is out. Enemas don't do much but give me gas. It is as if the poo is the right consistency but there is nothing to make it move. How long can one go without "going?" What are symptoms of something serious enough to go to the er? My dr. has me taking this and that and none of it works. Anyone?

auntjudyg · 05-13-2009, 10:48 AM

If the doctor you are working with is your primary care physician, it might be time to get a referral to a gastroenterologist.

JewelryJulie · 05-13-2009, 03:57 PM

I have a GI dr. I think it is more serious than he does as I think he deals with people who need parts removed, etc. and constipation isn't that high on his list. (Just coming to grips with this realization.) So, this weekend, I may just have to go to the hospital.

Iambehaving · 05-14-2009, 01:18 AM

I had that same feeling that I wasn't very high on my GI's list of priorities. So off I went to find another. I have been struggling for 5 months. New GI gave me a prescription on my first visit.. I was back to my old self by morning!

Seriously.. consider a new doctor!

JewelryJulie · 05-14-2009, 10:34 AM

What was the script for?