I have read post after post of people with the same symptoms I have had and still have not found an answer. I am a 32 year old female with four children ranging from 3-11 years of age. I have been having bloody mucous with and without stools, including cramping and urgency to go, for over 2 years. I had surgery a year ago (Nov 07) to correct rectal problems associated with the birth of my first child (extreme epistemology due to urgency in delivery because of cord wrapped around neck). I was told that it would most likely cure my symptoms. It has not. Thousands of dollars and one year later I am still having problems with no hope in sight. The abdominal pain and back pain is excruciating often, not even considering the urgency to go and gas. I feel an intense pressure not only in my abdominal area (as if I am about to menstruate (which I haven't done since surgery... oopherectomy)), but also intense lower back pain unrelieved by conventional over the counter pain killers and heat therapy. I am way to young and busy (being a single mom with a full-time job and 4 kids to be dealing with this. I have increased fiber, eliminated dairy, and maintained a healthy diet and non has worked. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!