Mucus in stool...

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Mucus in stool...
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Fri, 09-09-2005 - 2:26pm

I posted this on the IBS board as well.

I have not had this problem until recently. Wednesday evening I started experiencing mucus in my stool. That was all I was passing was mucus, at least I think it's mucus. Sorry if this is gross but it is light brown in color and comes out in blobs about the size of a quarter. This has continued on into yesterday and today. Every once in a while I'll get the urge that I have to go #2. When I get to the bathroom all that comes out is this mucusy stuff and sometimes a piece or two that is semi-normal and that is all. I feel like I have not been able to completely go. My intestinal area has been rumbly and I also have been having a little cramping and some bloating. I just have not felt well all day. Does all this sound like it is consistent with IBS? I had previously been diagnosed with IBS-C but I find that lately I have had both constipation and slight diarrhea, but my main worry is the mucus and not being able to go (or at least feeling like it). Luckily I have an appt. with my Doc at the end of the month for a checkup.

Thanks!
Kristen

 

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Registered: 10-14-2003
Fri, 09-09-2005 - 3:05pm

Hi and Welcome,


I have to say

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Registered: 03-23-2003
Fri, 09-09-2005 - 8:31pm

Hey Kristen,


This is consistent with IBS.