danimal15

Though I take Metamucil daily, my BM's are almost always poorly formed, and fall apart in the water. Sometimes it comes out almost like diarrhea. Sometimes they're formed but thin. I go about three times a day, and it almost never takes any effort. They just come right out.

The question is, what can I do to get back to having normal ones (it's been years since I regularly had well-formed BMs, although Metamucil helped at first - it doesn't seem to any more)

I've been to my doctor and he thinks it's irritable bowel - he did an in-office fecal blood test (not that those are worth much) - and found nothing. I've never seen blood in my stools or on the toilet paper. I've never had problems with stomach pains and generally feel pretty well. Just these poorly formed BM's.

I do exercise almost every day, usually running or the stair climber, and I go pretty hard. Could this contribute to my condition? And I probably go overboard on the fruit and vegetables - eating prunes every morning and lots of other fruits and veggies throughout the day. I also drink a lot of fluids. Should I cut back?

I'm 33 and male, by the way.

Any suggestions?
Thanks.