*Question about bowels.............please avoid if sensitive !!!!!*

[fatgirlslim]

I've got a problem with my rear end.
Basically, I have lost the ability to push. I know that my bowels need emptying but I can't seem to get things going. It's like I have to wait for gravity to act and is very annoying.
I am on quite strong pain-killers for an on-going back complaint and I am aware that they can cause constipation, but this doesn't really seem like constipation, as I understand it.
I am a little numb in the saddle area anyway and have been for a couple of years and my GP is aware of this but wondered if I ought to trouble him with this problem ?

All (or possibly, most) suggestions gratefully welcomed.

[Sqad]

2 questions,

1) Do you have pain in the anus (lower part of your rectum)?
2) This "ongoing back complaint" is it perhaps the lower part of your back (sacrum)?

[fatgirlslim]

1. No pain at all. No blood spotting. Stools resemble nothing as much as conkers, so easily got rid of when I can.
2. Definitely knackered L5/S1 disc..........possibly additional sacral problems. I have a hospital appointment soon to investigate the continuing, and determine source of additional, pain.

Thankyou.

[Sqad]

That's it, the nerve supply to your levati ani (responsible for you rectal action) is innervated by S234 and other contributions from S1. You have poor nerve supply to your rectum due to your spinal trouble and this will have to be investigated.

As a student the mnemonic was "S234 keeps your @rse of the floor"

[fatgirlslim]

Thanks, I think. lol
What would need to be done to investigate and how could it be corrected ?

Thankyou.

[Sqad]

fatgirl....you realise this advice is going to cost you........;-)

You will need an MRI scan and the disorder that I have in mind is called SPODYLOLISTHESIS..........Google it.

[Sqad]

Sorry (sp)...SPONDYLOLISTHESIS.

[fatgirlslim]

Gulp !!
I'm supposed to be having an MRI scan for my existing back condition so killing two birds with one stone. Just as well 'cos I hate MRIs.
Thankyou for your time, Sqad, I appreciate it. I really do.

[Sqad]

No problem fatgirl..............anytime.

[sherminator]

ive said it beofre and i'll say it again! Sqad you are a bit of a Legend around here!

I just hope you feel appreciated for the range of support you give people on this site!

[Sqad]

Sherminator........don't mention the word "Legend"........;-)

[carlton23]

I think he meant `leg-end` ,.......support, ...get it sqad? lol Keep it up.

[IrishHeart]

Just one thing - not related at all really but if your poo resembles conkers you may need more fibre or more liquid - it may not help but it wont hurt either