Hi Clare---He supposedly got "cleared out" Monday in the hospital. And so
far as we can tell now there's no blockage, as he seems to be back in the
usual pattern of BMs. The kink thing is something he is aware of and
worries about (of course, he worries about everything!) and he does have
gas because of the Lactulose he takes for the constipation! 'Round and
'round it goes.......and yes, I think not being able to know what's going
on is stressful. We'll have to keep at it--are waiting now for word from
his neuro---hopefully before the holiday ! Thanks for your concern.....
You wrote
>
>Camilla, have they ruled out bowel obstruction or not?
>Is there possibly a twist in his bowel that straightens
>out when he gets out of bed and moves around? Is
>he passing stool? And gas once sent me to the
>hospital as it was cyclical, like spasms, and appeared
>to be something about to rupture. I was in there for
>3 days, all kinds of dx tests....nothing. This uncertainty
>is stressful for you and Peter, isn't it. Wish I could really
>help.
>Clare Wilson
Camilla Flintermann, CG for Peter 81/70/55
Oxford, Ohio
http://www.newcountry.nu/pd/members/camilla/one.htm
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