loose stools and diarrhea for the past three months!?! - Bowel Disorders Message Board

chiquilla88 · 08-27-2008, 01:52 PM

I started to notice a change in... "consistency" of my stools at the beggining of the summer.

I didn't think much of it, they were still pretty solid, but I guess just looser than normal. Then a couple of weeks later sometimes they would just smell, well, rancid and were all sorts of colors (yellowy orange to dark green). And about a month ago it evolved into full fledged diarrhea and is starting to become a problem. Now sometimes it wakes me up in the morning and I have to go to the bathroom, but then I'll have to go again ten minutes later to "finish the job." Some mornings I only have to go once, but some I may go 4 or 5 times. But if there are repeats, there is practically very little stool in the toilet bowl, in fact, it's mostly gas.
Then I'm set for most of the day (until later at night when that more or less happens all over again) but sometimes I get a really strong urge to go in the middle of the day, and boy I have to book it to the bathroom. It's just gotten to be very frusturating. Especially one time when I thought I just had to pass gass but some feces came out anyway. Talk about an univited guest! Anyway, I've got to schedule myself another trip to the doc, because last time I went they threw me on some Traveler's Diarrhea meds which didn't really help the situation.

I'm only 18, so this is starting to freak me out (I mean, what if I can't find a bathroom?).

I don't do much for exercise, but I eat right, and I'm sure I get plenty of fiber because I usually have leafy vegetables at least once a day on top of other fruit and vegetables.

Anyway, what can I do to help with this problem?

Besides the awkwardness (that I can deal with), it's just gotten to be very inconvenient and I'm worried that it will only get worse...

chiquilla88 · 08-28-2008, 02:06 PM

also I think there might be some blood... so I don't think it's IBS

puckerfactor · 03-12-2009, 01:20 PM

Did you get your diagnosis since August? I have the same problem. Had all the tests, Dr says IBS. Having big issues in the morning on work days. Dr says its caused by anxiety, no kidding, I'm afraid I'll crap myself while at work or driving if I cant find a bathroom fast enough. He wants me to start Lexipro to battle the anxiety. Well guess what? If I didnt have the diarrhea I wouldnt have the anxiety! Anybody else?

Accutane2X · 03-12-2009, 01:32 PM

I just posted another thread. But I feel the same as you. Although I have not had any tests done. Haven't really wanted to discuss it with anyone face to face. But I'm taking acidophilus (just started today) because I read about it on here. I'm glad I'm not the only one trying to memorize where I might be able to quickly stop at a bathroom on my way to work. It's quite embarrassing. I wouldn't have the anxiety if I didn't have the diarrhea either. So glad I'm not alone.

puckerfactor · 03-12-2009, 11:29 PM

I copied and pasted this from a 2004 closed post and when I read it for the first time I knew this forum was for me...

Hello All,

New to this board. I've had IBS-D for a few years now. I'm 24 and finding it very hard to cope with the day to day stuff. I feel confined to places where there is a washroom close. In the morning, I get worried to go to work in case I have to go to the bathroom on the way. I've been in a couple bad situations where I almost didn't make it. So, when that feeling comes on, I almost have a mini panic attack. Do any of you experience this too?? I feel that if the worry and anxiety wasn't there, I may not have a problem. Stress definitely makes it worse for me too. I am not taking anything right now...have tried Metamucil, but didn't help much. I haven't really considered meds, but maybe I should! I would prefer a natural therapy to act as a relaxant. I'm interested to hear what works for some of you....

Thanks