Cramping after Bowel Movements?

[anxiousgrl]

For the past year I have been having menstrual type cramping following BMs - mainly during the week before AF and of course during.  Does anyone else have this?  I have also had premenstrual spotting for the past year or so.

I am wondering if all this could be an indication of Endo or if it is just part of the aging process... I am in my late twenties.

[gembug]

Same problem. I even get orgasms in my sleep, which causes the same pain instantly after. Makes me scared to go to sleep. Anyone know how to prevent this pain?!

[Alice1992]

Hi there, I am 26 and experiencing the same as you describe; menstual type cramps for about 10 minutes after a BM, in the week before my period. Did you ever find out what was causing this for you? I’m scared it’s endo. Thanks, Sophie

[Andreaspanishgirl]

Hi Alice,

I´m kinda glad to hear I´m not the only one... the results of the ultrasounds were negative to endo. I got to my own conclusion. When this pain is about to happen I want to go to the bathroom so bad, but if I hold it, the pain wont happen until the moment that I go. So my conclusion is that those are simple big cramps before the period that, when they start, your uterus pushes the bowel so that you need to poop and, once you do it, the uterus have room enough for moving broadly and so cramps come... I still don´t get why it only last for 15 means, and also, why it only happens sometimes. But I would say its ok, do get any more worried about it coz I worried for year years and what a waste of time...!

[Alice1992]

Hi Andrea, thank you for replying! Have you had a laproscopy? I’m still very worried, but trying not to. I’ve had other health things (entirely unrelated to this) and I just don’t want investigations starting into something else, it’s so stressful. Been asking my friends if they’ve ever had this, and they haven’t, so it melts me feel very abnormal :/ does it open happen to you when you are due on your period soon? Mines like a deep period-like cramp that lasts about 10 mins after a BM, but only in the week before my period. Maybe it is to do with the moving of organs after a BM? But then wouldn’t every woman experience it? Im hesitant to have tests done. Being in my 20s, I worry a lot about fertility, and I know that endometriosis can cause infertility. I’m Still very worried. Thanks, Sophie

[Andreaspanishgirl]

Hi, did you ever find out wether it was endo or not? Imexperimenting exactly the same 15 mins cramps after BM 2 years from now. Doctor will tell me its not endo but only paintful period, but i dont believe them anymore. I just went through ultrasounds. I havent get the results yet, but im afraid they will be  negative and I dont know what to do anymore... Hope you can let me know! Thanks!

[nolonger]

Hi, The same thing happened to me before my surgery.  I was diagnosed with stage 4 of Endometriosis also with ovarian cysts. My case was extreme.  Please consult your doctor! No point in putting up with that type of pain. It is not likely to get better.

[endosurvivor]

Funny, I was just looking the subject up since I've been having them more often than not lately after a BM.  They are definitely period cramps, almost contractual like.  I've had those now for at least four years or so. I also have been spotting before my period now for at least ten years.  If it helps, I also had extensive endometriosis involving my right ovary, the lower portion of my colon and appendix, and part of my small intestine which all fused together from adhesions created by the endo.  Needless to say, all of that had to be taken out since I was on my way to an intestinal blockage.  I don't know if the cramping after a BM is related to my endo or not -- I've always had bizzare pelvic pain at odd ball times that has gone unexplained for years.  I also get them (the cramps) at certain times of the month at the beginning of any strenuous exercise, or if I rise from a sitting position too fast.  I am an avid runner and that has been happening to me since puberty. Don't know if any of this helps, but I am thinking it's more of a crazy hormone thing in my case for both the pain and the spotting. Maybe it's the same for you?

[gembug]

Did you ever figure out what is causing this for you? I have the exact same thing and i am fed up!

[anxiousgrl]

My cramping is not really painful, more of a dull ache like the onset of menstrual cramps...and again, it is only around AF time..

[orphanannie59]

I just had one of those last night.  Mine started about 3 years ago, and the doctors could not tell me anything.  At first I thought it was bladder spasms, but now after three years I am convinced it is the colon, maybe spastic?  I think I am going to try to eat more grains and see if that helps.  Also I had an u/s a couple of weeks ago, m/c, and they found a fibroid.  I don't know if that has anything to do with the attacks or not.  They are VERY painful, but only last about 10 to 20 minutes, and then start getting better, and I am sore afterwards. Are yours like that?

[kenziesmom]

I have something similar, but it happens AFTER my period is over.  I cramp and become very bloated.  I feel like I am constipated, even though I have a BM.  I am seeing a specialist, who hasn't figured me out yet.

[mrs canada]

Endo can often present with the symptoms you describe - but bear in mind, the intensity of symptoms is in no way related to the extent of disease. It would be worth following up with your doctor - it could be nothing at all.