In a message dated 7/1/99 7:04:34 AM Mountain Daylight Time, [log in to unmask] writes: << All of you have been so helpful, shared your experiences and ideas--is there anything you can add, from what I've hust said? >> 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