I know everyone is different but is this normal. Thirty minutes after eating had cramping. Went to the loo, passed gas but even after a bowel movement the discomfort is still there, despite me laying on the settee with a hot water bottle.
I always thought the pain went after a bowel movement.
Hi Forestina,
It sounds as if you haven't completely emptied your bowel even though you may think you have.
I have a problem with incomplete evacuation (although stools are soft) and have to take Movicol every night, even so, I occasionally need to also use a mini-enema or glycerine suppository the following day to completely clear things out.
Cat
Hi Cat,
Thank you so much for taking the time to reply. I really appreciate it.
Forestina
Hi, I have the same problem. Do you see a Gastroenterologist, or have done a Barium enema or colonoscopy to tune out anything? Have you tried Bentyl for the cramping? I saw alot of great reviews on it. My gastro did prescribe it for me, I think your GP can prescribe it too, unfortunately, it made me even more constipated. But everyone is different and it may work great for you.
Thank you for taking the time to reply. A bit new to all of this so it is a learning curve.
No, in my case it does not go away. Even after a BM there may still be trapped gas in your stomach or intestines.
Yes i always thought that as well but like you i am in pain for quite a while after i have D. Sometimes im in the toilet for half an hr to an hour. Then still have terrible pain half an hour later sometimes even longer. Hot water bottle helps a wee bit. I went private to get help but only last month. So waiting to see if what she gave me works. Drops and a drink. She says 4 -6 weeks. Will try to keep you imformed.
Thank you. It is comforting to know that it isn't just me. It is so isolating.
Pain after bm
internal examination 
Does IBS cause pain with bowel movements?
Ibs or bowel cancer?
