lower abdomin pain

I first have to say that I have had quite a lot of complications over the fast few month (adhesions, GI swelling, remnant stomach cramping (w/ feeding tube).  Most of my nurtrition (and later antibiotics) were coming from a picc line.  April 1st has an exploratory to see what was going on and everything looked GREAT, so resumed food and am tolerating most foods. 
I realize it is normal to have pain come and go, but I am having pain in my lower abdomin and in my back.  I originally thought it could be constipation b/c I hadn't gone for a day (I am coming off of flagyll b/c of diarrehea since April 1 - caused by other antibiotic).  Anyway, it feels like there is a bowling ball sitting in my lower abdomin.  I took Miralax and have gone several times, but it hasn't seemed to make things better.
I really think this will pass, but am wondering what others have done.  I am debating calling the GI doc who my surgeon had consult while I was in the hospital. I hate to go through more tests, but my bowels are struggling.

 I would appreciatte any advice!  I also need to add iron, but am concerned about the effect on my GI tract!

I also was experiencing lower back pains and severe abdominal pains. went into the ER and they said i had diverticulitis. 2 mos later went back into the ER for the same symptoms after another CAT scan with dye they said it could be that my fallopian tubes and ovaries were inflamed. then i went to see an a specialist and said it wasn't. Now i have to get a colonoscopy done. I have lost 74 lbs and is happy to have lost the weight, but i don't know what's going on. My advice is to listen to your body. if you are having sever back pains and abdominal cramping go and get checked.

Good luck and hope you feel better.

Lani

My surgeon ended up giving me some meds to stop the diarrehea as it continued well into May.  The diarrehea stopped but the pain got incredibly worse.  I went to see my surgeon and he questioned my gallbladder.  Sure enough 5 days later the U/S showed gallstones and although the HIDDA scan was okay he got an OR and my gallbladder out last weekend.  I have to say although I was really sore for a few days my back pain was almost gone instantly!  Now if I could just get rid of the left side pain I would be so wonderful.