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Got this weird tightening thing going on again, and having really concentrated on the area, it seems to be to the sides of my abdomen, as opposed to the centre. It's like tightening/cramping - but with no pain. Could this be IBS and a side effect of not being able to go to the toilet?
I did tell the doctor how often I was going (not going) but he didn't seem concerned. My thinking was that the swelling in my abdomen might be caused by some kind of blockage? I feel like I'm just clutching at straws here though, I have absolutely no idea.
Thanks for the further tips and advice. I do eat a fair amount of fruit, could eat more I suppose. However, I do drink lots and lots of bottled water, so definitely not dehydrated. I drink so much in the hope it will get things moving, but no such luck. I will try some flaxseed though, as I used to have it on cereal.
I can't eat much, cos I always feel full up after a small amount. Again, my reason for thinking there may be something 'there'.
Anyway, thanks again :)