Question: Hi,
I have been having cramping/pain in my lower left side, front and back (it moves) all night. At first, I felt like I may have diarrhea, I moved my bowels a little, and then the cramping started and has been going on all night. I took some ibuprofen a couple of hours ago and it dulled the cramping enough to where I could get some sleep. My only symptom is the cramping - no bloating, fever, nausea or vomiting. Could I be constipated?

Thanks

Thank you - I appreciate the information. I will definitely follow up with a doctor. I am hoping to not have to go to the ER but will if the pain becomes worse. It has actually begun to subside a little which is good. To answer your questions above:

1. Do you have acidic belching/ abdominal discomfort/ gargling sound in abdomen? - No to the acidic belching, only the abdominal discomfort described above - not hurting anywhere else, and a little sound coming from my abdomen. More this morning than overnight.
2. Do you have frequent urge to use washroom but not getting anything out?
3. Do you have burning urination/ frequent urination? No
4. Are you getting hard stool just like pebbles? No. Bowel movement on Thursday was normal. Yesterday was the one I described above before the cramping began.

My bowel movements have not been steady the last couple of months and my feeling is it is because of poor diet choices. Additionally, when I was a child I had many issues with my stomach and bowels. Like I said, I am concerned enough to make the appointment with my doctor on Monday and be fully checked out. I am trying to assess if I cannot wait until Monday and should go to the ER. I don't think so as of now but thought I should ask an expert. :)

Thanks, XXXXXXX