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I had a colonoscopy about a week ago and I haven't been able to pass a stool since I had the scope :((I was passing fine before) so now I'm starting to think that something's not right :yfrown: also I had and endoscope done at the same time which I now have trouble swallowing.

The odd things is even though I'm not passing, I'm still losing weight-this doesn't add up :confused:.

Any ideas as to how I can get things moving down there??
 
First, I would probably report this to your GI. I'd be worried about a blockage but I've personally never had experience with it, though I know other members have. Are you still able to eat?

I think it's also normal after an endoscopy to have a sore throat for awhile. You can probably just try salt water gargles and numbing lozenges for that for now, and maybe see if Tylenol helps with inflammation there.
 
How are you feeling? Are you burping a lot? Is your stomach hard or distended? Pain?
I would definitely let your GI know. Have you tried any laxatives?
 
If you can't get a hold of your GI. Depending on how things are, a trip to the ER could be in store. I wouldn't let things go too long without being checked out. Please let us know how things are going. Xxxx
 
The trip to A&E was pointless they did nothing for me, couldn't get through to my GP but I am going to keep trying, I do have pain and stomach is only slightly distended. I am only able to eat really tiny portions of food, I mainly rely on my Ensure plus shake at the moment.

Tried going to my Gastro doctor but he doesn't listen to me, SERIOUSLY it's like I have to collapse in pain in the middle of the street, in the back of an ambulance, end up in A&E in order for him to finally listen to me grrrrrr :ymad: Maybe this might actually happen to me at some point.
 
I sure hope it doesn't come to that. But, can sure understand where you're coming from. I've been there. Please keep us updated on how you're doing. Sending lots of hugs your way.
 
People can go a couple of weeks without a bowel movement. It's not necessarily a serious problem, but if it's not normal for you, then obviously that's concerning. But the colonoscopy was presumably preceded by a prep, which would have cleared your bowel out, meaning it's more likely that may have disrupted your system a bit, and you may not have had to go because your bowel was emptier than it ever would be normally.

It's still possible to loose weight, as you'll have been losing water through urine, and through sweat.

The A&E presumably would have noticed if something serious was wrong, like a blockage. Do you have any other symptoms, like vomiting or fever? Did the A&E doctors check your blood pressure and temperature, do any blood tests, or feel your stomach?

I think some doctors do only take emegencies seriously, and assume we can be just left to deal with chronic symptoms ourselves. They prioritise things that can cause immediate and objective harm to our bodies over symptoms which aren't necessarily dangerous, but which can ruin our quality of life. Did you see your gastro doctor face-to-face? If he and the A&E didn't pick up on anything serious, then perhaps you can at least be reassured that it's not immediately dangerous, though don't be put off seeking medical help again if things worsen at any point.

If things don't get moving soon you may need laxatives to help you. Eating more may help too. Do you feel an urge to have a bowel movement at all, or is it just pain in your stomach? Stool softeners will draw water into the bowel, meaning stool will be easier and less painful to pass. Stimulant laxatives will provoke the bowel into expelling a bowel movement, but you should be cautious with these as it is difficult to predict how strong the effects will be if you've not used any before, and they can cause side effects such as painful cramps or bowel movements that occur very suddenly. They also shouldn't be used if you have certain medical conditions, so check the information leaflets carefully, or speak to a GP - another GP who will hopefully take your problem seriously even if it isn't an emergency.
 

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