cramps

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Registered: 04-01-2007
cramps
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Sun, 07-29-2007 - 10:29pm
sry if this is too much info.. but i dont have BM daily, in fact i can go 2 or 3 days w/o... the last few days ive had cramps like period cramps and they came when i felt like i had to go..is this normal??
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Registered: 03-04-2005
In reply to: sweetsummertime
Mon, 07-30-2007 - 8:12am

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Many folks have the misconception that a daily BM is necessary and normal. Much depends on the quantity of food eaten and some of us just don't need to go every single day. Have you changed your eating habits recently? I know that I eat less during the Summer months and that can change my bathroom habits.


If you are experiencing cramping, a trip to your regular doctor, or possibly your gynecologist is a good idea, just to be sure that there is nothing wrong.

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Registered: 08-08-2007
In reply to: sweetsummertime
Wed, 08-08-2007 - 1:05pm
the last reply was very off. you DO need a BM every day, in fact you need one for every meal. most people's colons are FULL of crap. no pun intended. proper illimination is key here... have you recently upped your fiber? that might be it. pain can also be gas bubbles, or air you swallowed from eating too fast, or eating in a stressed environment.