Is this Normal? - Bowel Disorders Message Board

mikess · 08-23-2002, 12:07 PM

Hey guys,
I have had stomach problems all my life (my doc told me I have a long colon, which is common, but slows things down). Over the past few years it has been getting worse. Mostly it just dealing with constapation, but lately it has changed.

A lot of the time now my BMs are not any shape. It' just comes out like unformed matter. I hope I m making sense. All my doctors just check for blood in my BMs and makes sure I am going ok. They say nothing else really. I have had colon x-rays & the scope down my throat and evrything inside seems ok (I do have some erosion from GERD). So is long is there is not blood, is everything ok? I have been have stressed and dealing with depression. I know that can affect things too. I have also developed GERD over the last 3 years.

Any ideas? Can you think of anything that will help? I am young, will it get worse? Thanks!

Katie G · 08-23-2002, 02:12 PM

Hi, there. Have you tried adding more fiber to your diet? - which will in turn "bulk" up your stools. If you think your stools are a serious issue, go see your doctor for answers/relief.

Good luck,
Katie G

mikess · 08-23-2002, 06:57 PM

I do take fiber daily and I have seen many docs about this problem. None seem to think it's a problem.

Harry · 08-23-2002, 07:22 PM

I am just curious what type fiber are you taking and How offen???
Also, what are you doing for GERD--- do they think you have Barrett's syndrome?

Harry

mikess · 08-24-2002, 06:59 AM

My doc has said nothing about barrett's. I think I just have scratch like mark near my stomach that cause me problems. I take Metamucil twice a day.