Hi, Recent odd symptoms all seem to be connected temporally; I have had these on and off for a few years but have recently experienced them together and think there may be a link: 1. Odd uncomfortable feeling that feels like my lower abdomen is being pulled up and drawn in- like when you pull your belly in firmly and hold it but it is uncontrolled - it looks then like my belly is slightly distended - lasted about an hour, then; 2. following day sharp pain in lower right abdomen; i ve had this exact pain several times over the years and is often relieved by passing wind although it is much much sharper than a normal wind pain. This time its stayed with me for three days on and off - more acute if I wear tight trousers and lean over or when I lie on my front. 3. in conjunction with the above I have had smaller stools and stools that break up into sandy/grainy texture in the pan. Are these linked to something? Many thanks jc