I still have trouble sleeping too - like I only got 5 hours of sleep yesterday, and its 348am now - I keep going to the bathroom, but only a little comes out. Plus I pee a lot (its clear though).

I took tums earlier. I think I'm just going to call my doc in the morning. The stomach ache is aching some, but its not as squeezing as before. That comes and goes. My butt feels like something is right there, but won't come out I guess is a way to say it. It doesn't hurt or anything, just pressure

"Gray stool can indicate an problem with your liver, gallstones, pancreas, or a blockage of your bile ducts, etc., all of which can be serious."

Trish is right, absolutely get this checked out ASAP.

As one who has a long history of GI problems, better safe than sorry. It might very well be from all the medications that you were/are taking but either way, it is best to get the digestive issue back on track as soon as you can. Using stool softeners and some laxitives (especially in combination) can cause the most recent symptom you describe of having pressure but not being able to evacuate the bowel. An enema will usually clear it but you would need to get the go ahead from the docs on that, only after they check it out.

Please go in to see your PCP or a walk in clinic today. The ER might not be the best place to go for this.

With love, Erika

ok I didn't call the doctor or anything today. Mostly stayed in the house. When I went to use the bathroom this morning, it was still a little bit grayish brown now and a few minutes ago, it was dark brown. Not sure if it was the Pepto or what. But tonight I can feel my blood pumping, esp when I walk. Weird sensation. I can feel it in my forehead, my chest, my arms and legs in certain spots.

I feel real groggy, and drowsy all day too, but I slept from 5am to 2pm today. Monday needs to get here quicker...

You may be dehydrated. Make sure you are drinking some water with perhaps some electrolytes. Gaterade might be an idea. With dehydration caused from frequent bowel movements it is usually low potasium that gets the circulatory system in a snit; so orange or tomato juice are good quick sources for that.

With love, Erika

lol I drink 1-2 gallons of water a day! I always have a cup of water with me

How about the electolytes? Drinking too much water without those can actually make you more dehydrated as the minerals are required for the body to hang onto the water.

With love, Erika

You can overdo the water. Like Erika said, you need the electrolytes. There are some recipes for home made drinks that will help that, so you don't have to drink that sugar-ladden Gatorade. Here is one:
http://www.earthmamasworld.com/homem...-for-kids-you/

Just type in electrolyte drink recipes and you'll see a ton. Most of the time you can just add some lemon, sugar and pinch of salt to water and that's good enough, but there are a lot of variations you can choose from.