IBS

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Registered: 02-11-2005
IBS
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Tue, 03-29-2005 - 2:24pm
I have been having a lot of problems lately with my bowels and have figured out that I have IBS (dr agreed). I alternate between constipation (more often) and diarreah and everytime I have a BM there is blood in the toilet. I spoke to my doctor about this last week and she didn't seem too concerned - she recommended I have a teaspoon of Metamucil every morning and drink tons of water throughout the day. My question is this - Do you think that I should ask my dr to send me for a colonostopy?? Is rectal bleeding normal with IBS?? Thanks for the help.
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Registered: 03-23-2003
In reply to: jenn32005
Tue, 03-29-2005 - 4:22pm

Hi Jenn!


First off, any time there is blood in your stool you need to have this checked out.

 
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Registered: 10-14-2003
In reply to: jenn32005
Tue, 03-29-2005 - 6:24pm

Jenn,

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Registered: 02-11-2005
In reply to: jenn32005
Wed, 03-30-2005 - 9:34am

Hi Ladies,

Thank you so much for the responses. I am 27 years old and I have had this problem for about 6 months. I am straining a little with a BM - I have tons of mucous in the stool, I strain to go because I always have the feeling that I am not finished. The blood is very bright red and drips out when I push - it is not actually in the stool. I am guessing this is why the dr did not seem too concerned. However, I was expecting my dr to do some kind of exam to rule out colon cancer and such. I have another appointment with her tomorrow to go over my blood work so I think I will request that she sends me for more tests. Do you think that eating prunes is more effective than drinking the Metamucil?? - at this point I am willing to try anything!! Once again, thank you for your help, it is really nice to have people who understand what you are going through to talk to.

Jenn

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Registered: 10-14-2003
In reply to: jenn32005
Wed, 03-30-2005 - 10:00am

YES!

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