<s>[INST] Lately i've expierence pain in my abdomen when i have to poop.  The pain was getting unbearable each time.......after a few days of that discomfort when i pooped it stopped.  This led me to believe i was passing a kidney stone after investigating the symptons.  i was pooping regularly before this, sometimes twice a day. After the pain stopped, i started getting constipated having to use over the counter laxatives and other measures.  This last episode was very uncomfortable but i finally had a move after an overnight battle.  I'm wanting to know is this normal? or any suggestion as to what may be happening? [/INST] HI. This is not normal for sure. This may not have been related to the stones as you are thinking. The constipation without an obvious reason should be investigated . Continue taking your laxative for a few more days and then take it on alternate days. Avoid diet causing constipation .If the problem does not get relived , please see a Gastro Specialist , you may need a colonoscopy. </s>