Weird Stomach pain

So yesterday i went to the movies with my daughter since they had a snow day.  After that we went to the mall for a little while.  I ate some sunflower seeds, about 1/2 cup, at the movies.  While at the mall my stomach started feeling weird.  Really it was my intestines.  I do have a small hernia and have an appointment at the end of the month.
Anyway when I got home it just kept feeling worse and worse.  i couldn't stand up straight and it hurt when I moved.  It really felt like muscle pain all in my lower abd.  it didn't really hurt on the inside mostly the outside.  i tried a heating pad and a warm bath and was able to get slightly comfortable when laying still on my back.  It hurt from 4pm- 10pm when I finally fell asleep. This morning it is better just a mild soreness but overall I am fine. 
My hubby wanted to take me to the ER but being a nurse I just waved him off!  And ideas?  It did happen to me once before about 2 years ago.  I have had my gall bladder looked at in the past. Usually if my belly starts to hurt a warm shower and a 1/2 rest makes it all better.
I know you guys aren't doctors and I am not really looking for medical advice just wondering if anyone has any idea what I am talking about!

Now "nursie" what would you tell your patients in the same situation - My guess is, you'd tell them to go to the ER to get some relief - right?  Love yourself, my friend, and get your insides tuned up as soon as you can.

Hope you get to feeling better as the day wears on.

Jen, I'm not sure but to me it sounds like you might have had a clog  for a bit and it finally flowed thru.   I may be not reading this correctly.. whenever I get that kind of feeling my first action is to take 2 or 3 papaya enzymes and normally that helps within 30 minutes.  if that doesn't work I know then its not digestive in nature does that make sense?   

I agree with the post above. Thats how I feel when something gets stuck. It hurts for a while and nothing really helps untill it digests or moves. Glad your feeling better today. If it comes back w/o eating anything first call your Dr. or I'll revoke your nurse privleges (sp).