This is embarrassing for me, but here it goes. I have trouble getting my bowels to release out of my rectum to the point that I have to push around my rectum and I also feel as if I am not done but can't go anymore. I also have mucous in my stools sometimes. My doctor say that it is IBS, but I fear that it might be something more. ALong with the above problems I also have abdominal swelling, pian, and bad cramps that double me over sometimes.