Constipated/Diarrhea/Post Pregnancy

[melifairy]

Hello there! I have a question to see if anyone else has experienced the same thing... I am three weeks post partum and have started experiencing constipation. Well, the constipation got so bad and I was so desperate (TMI) that I had to dig it out. I thought I was going to die! After that lovely experience I had several more bowel movements but they were soft instead of pebbly. Now today it feels like I'm really constipated with lots of pressure, but the only thing coming out is liquid acid! It really burns and I think I may have torn myself while pushing/digging yesterday. Could I still be constipated or have I just inflamed the area and now it feels like I have to go, but don't really need to...? I even tried an enema today, but it felt like I sprayed fire up my butt! Has anyone else experienced this??

(I have Crohn's, but I haven't had an episode in over two years)

 

[CrohnsChicago]

So sorry you have not yet received a response, I have no experience in this area however I wanted you send you some support and let you know that I have requested the post be moved to the Parenting/Trying to Conceive Sub-Forum to see if anyone can offer advice.

Hope you are able to find some answers!

 

[helena101]

Hi Melifairy,
I can only advise you to schedule an appointment with your GI as soon as you can. I know this isn't easy with a newborn on your hands. Even though your disease has been quiet for two years, it is not uncommon to flare up post-partum due to the massive hormonal changes... I'm not saying it IS that, I have no idea, but I don't know that anyone but a doctor can help you with this.