You poor chook Misty, and not TMI at all.........I had horrific "bum problems" with my pregnancy with Olivia, despite eating a very fibre rich diet and I also drink heaps of water, but I still had terrible constipation, so I really empathize.....it makes you feel terrible from the pain and the feverish feeling.

I would support what the other girls day........check with your Dr.

I investigated with my OB and my midwife, and I ended up having a smoothie every day made with milk (or iced coffee), a banana, along with 3 teaspoons of phylissium husk (which is safe in pregnancy and cheaper than metamucil). All whizzed in the blender. This fixed my bum problems within 48 hours and I have not had any issues since! (Nor do I ever get cramps anymore as the calcium and the magnesium from the bananas are said to really help with pregnancy leg cramping.)

HTH...........