two many bowel movements - Bowel Disorders Message Board

TOMD · 10-10-2005, 09:50 AM

3 to 5 bowel movements a day. It feels like I can't get it out in one sitting. In the mornining, I have at least 3 in 2 hours. All day I freak when I feel the urge and can't find a bathroom. I'm sure most of thats in my head. What should I do to have one BM a day. I just recently started drinking a lot of water. I hardly drank any before. I am hoping that will help a little. When I'm sitting in the car I feel pressure that gives me that urge, it's like I'm always full. Thats all I worry about all day..Thanks

SusanGene · 10-10-2005, 04:38 PM

Just 3? You're lucky. I always had 10 due to nerves. Now that I'm taking
spirulina (5 daily) I can barely go anymore. It has calmed me down So much--I should be happier! No more anxiety but now--constipation

There is no way you can Ever guarantee one stool a day. Sounds great, though!

ohno! · 10-10-2005, 06:49 PM

i had this problem and recently it has started getting better (from 3-5 per day to 1), i am on a low carb diet, but also have been taking lots of water, so maybe if you change your diet and see what happens?

TOMD · 10-15-2005, 09:49 AM

I went to the Doc yesterday..He put me on Prozac..Maybe its all in my head, I hope it works

SusanGene · 10-15-2005, 03:52 PM

How creative of him: Prozac. I've started on St John's Wort, a natural herbal anti-depressant. NO SIDE EFFECTS; keep that in mind. Do a search on SJW; I think you'll be intrigued. It's isn't a weak sister

Then do a search: Prozac Side Effects and see what you come up with.

A lot of people don't know that you have to take 900mg of SJW daily, divided. Good Luck!