Is this normal? - Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Message Board

rav4grl · 12-25-2005, 12:14 AM

I have been moving my bowels normally every mornig until about 2 weeks ago...I have some other problems going on..usually I would have a cup decaf coffee in the morning and it seemed to make me go to the bathrrom....still drinking my decaf everyday but I am moving my bowels only every other day and sometimes not for 3 days...wierd,,,I have a lot of gas also and I am eating normally. I do have bloating in my abdomen and have frequent urnation and am on a vaginal antibiotic prescibed by doc who found an infection in my bladder I guess from a pap smear. I also had a sonogram of the pelvs and abdomen this past week but did not get the results back yet....is it normal not to go for a couple of days when I used to go everyday?
HELP?

danimal15 · 12-27-2005, 01:41 PM

I'd imagine it's something to do with your diet. Try to eat a diet rich in fiber and you should get things moving. Also, it's not uncommon to go just once in three days, so I don't think you have too serious a problem unless you're uncomfortable. Still, I think once a day is probably healthier and something you should strive for. You don't mention your age, but unless you're over 40 I wouldn't worry too much about other possible causes for this change.