Does anyone else get extremely nauseas during a bowl movement?
I don't know if I have endometriosis or not. I'm waiting for my appointment in a couple of months. I've been told by gastroenterologists that I have ibs, but that's really just a response from them that means "I don't know what's wrong with you, so I'm just going to tell you you have ibs to get you out of my presence because not knowing what's wrong with you makes me feel inadequate and I can't deal with that."
I've get these symptoms of extreme nausea a few minutes before I go #2, during the going and then usually within a minute afterwards the nausea completely goes away.
Also does anyone feel giant pops in their intestines that make you have to squirm because they're so violent feeling?
This has been going on for me for several years.
I really hope other people have experienced this weird nausea symptom, I've felt very alone because of it.
Thanks for sharing this with us. I'm sorry you're experiencing these uncomfortable symptoms. I had bowel endo and I definitely experienced the nausea before I had excision surgery. I don't know about the pops, but I've certainly had loud and uncomfortable bubbling in my intestines before that felt uncomfortable. I was also diagnosed with IBS before someone realized I had endo. Frustrating that more doctors aren't more well-informed about this. I hope your appointment goes well! ~Katrina, Endometriosis.net Advocate I have been reading some of the things you've written on here, and just read this thoughtful reply 🧡 I had excision surgery in 2021 and symptoms are starting to return. I am also exploring and being treated for MCAS, POTs and potentially hyper mobility. Thankfully the latter 3 conditions are manageable (ish) now my endo symptoms are rearing their head it's so clear to see the MCAS connection and I can manage better. I just had a flare I think due to a tampon. Haven't used them in a long time and today I, and I ran, was out the the sun and on my feet all day. Duh. Dumb moves. Anyway. Wanted to say hello and thank you and I'd love to talk more to you just as someone who is on the same path medically. I don't want another lap surgery....but yah know. Might have to happen. Thanks for reading. Loren I would be more than happy to chat with you further. There isn't a way for you to DM me here anymore, but you can find me on Instagram at "katrinadreamer" if you're on there. You probably already know I also have MCAS, dysautonomia, and likely hypermobility, and I'm always down to discuss that. If the IG route doesn't work, you can also find me at katrinadreamer.com online. I look forward to connecting. ~Katrina, Endometriosis.net Advocate
Like Katrina, I was diagnosed with IBS before endo and I definitely have/had ongoing nausea issues. Some of my worst symptoms were caused by endometriomas and scar tissue, and I would have to walk around with a plastic bag because I would throw up randomly. That got better after each of my 3 surgeries.
Back when I used to have more trouble pooping — before I went vegan — I would get nauseated and feel better after I had a bowel movement. My doctor told me that’s because constipation or slow transit (how fast poop moves through your bowels) can cause nausea. I wonder if that could be part of what’s happening in your case.
I also sometimes get very nauseated during and right AFTER I poop. This has been explained to me as a pelvic floor spasm caused by tight muscles. I go to pelvic floor therapy for this issues, which helps. Here’s an article on that, if it’s at all helpful: https://endometriosis.net/living/rectal-pain
Also, before going gluten-free a few years ago, I would suddenly get nauseated and throw up after eating a small amount of food.
As for the pops, I’m not exactly sure what you’re talking about there. But sometimes I can feel and see waste and gas moving in my bowels. It feels and sounds like crackling, but it usually doesn’t hurt. Though, I do get sudden spasms in my abdominal/pelvic muscles that can stop me in my tracks. Sometimes I get them around my butt while I sleep. Weird, I know.
Nausea is very common for folks with endo, so you’re definitely not alone there. If it only happens before a bowel movement, then I definitely think that’s worth further testing to see what’s going on — including bowel endo or something else. Keep us updated on how things go! - Keri (team member)
Hey Kristen .. Dont feel alone , I too have bowel endo, yes I get nausea,dizzy spells ,leg cramps, pelvic /tummy cramping while trying to do number 2 that is made worse when your Conspition and just can’t go. So your body put you through those symptoms with no outcome. I was told I likely have ibs over anything else like endo -but I pushed to have the correct name to what I was experiencing. If the doctor ur seeing is not providing the care you require ,change doctors .I did that and now I have being properly dignoise and treated for endo.
just wanted to say thank you for being here for our community member. I am so proud of you for pushing for answers and knowing that there was more going on than what they were trying to pan it off as. I think so many of us have been down the 'it's only IBS' road. It frustrates me to no end! Sending you hugs warrior. -Kimberli (advocate)
- chiming in here with everyone else! I too, was diagnosed with IBS before I received a proper endometriosis diagnosis. Sometimes, because I still have bowel issues, doctors will still chalk it up to be IBS, even though I have tried the diet and meds for it, with no success. I am so sorry you are dealing with all this discomfort and pain and nausea. The nausea is the worst and I get that a lot. Sometimes immediately after I eat, sometimes when I need to have a bowel movement and sometimes, I don't even know why! You are not alone. I do get a lot of gurgling noises in my tummy, I am not sure about pops, but it definitely feels uncomfortable and just not normal. I am glad you do have an appointment coming up, hopefully they will be able to provide you with more information to help you get answers and relief. For me, being mindful of what I eat, sometimes, helps. Not always. But taking out trigger foods like dairy, gluten, eggs, red meats, sugar, alcohol, soy to name a few, does help. Maybe mess around and see what foods you find more triggering when you eat them. It is definitely a lot of trial and error! Sending you hugs. Know, we are here for you. So reach out anytime you need <3 -Kimberli (advocate)
