5-10 Bowel Movements a day! Normal? - Bowel Disorders Message Board

Bluko · 09-29-2003, 11:09 AM

For about the past 2 years I have had 5 to 10 bowel movements (different densities) a day with mild stomach pain. I am guessing that this is not normal, I have talked to friends and family and they say an average of about 2 a day. I wish! I have gotten to the point where I rate my day on how many bowel movements I have had before noon.
The morning is usually the worst, I average about 4 before noon. When I eat, right after I eat I have to go. I have a fairly healthy diet, I try my hardest not to eat fast food.
Anyone have a similair problem, or have any ideas?
Cheers!

Jane X · 09-29-2003, 02:18 PM

Does it always happen in the morning? This happens to me too, Like when I have a class at 11, I will get up earlier so that I will be able to finish having to go to the bathroom before class. This is one thing that causes my anxiety, I'm always afraid that I'm not finished and that I will have to go when I'm in class. Also, my first bowel movement of the days is usually well formed, then the rest are not as nice, does this happen to you too?