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Posted 5/23/2011 11:55 PM (GMT 0)
I have been having green D since this all began over a year ago only time it is normal coloring is when I am on prednisone.

Could this be bile salts. I was reading online and found that people with crohns do not tend to excreet the right amount of bile salts because this Process is done in the TI and any inflammation there hinders this process
Has anyone else heard if this and what are your thoughts.

Thnx
Posted 5/24/2011 3:05 AM (GMT 0)
Somebody asked this question a couple of weeks ago and got lots of answers. Many of us have green diarrhea, which does indeed indicate that you're excreting too much bile. The official name of the condition is "bile salts diarrhea," especially prevalent when you've had an ileal resection and/or had your gallbladder removed. The most common treatment is a daily dose of cholestyramine, an orange-flavored powder that you mix into juice or other liquid. You have to experiment a little to figure out what's the right dosage for you. But it definitely helps.
Posted 5/24/2011 4:28 AM (GMT 0)
I used to get green D all the time. My GI told me not to worry and that it was because I wasn't digesting anything so when I ate it would go right through me and it would be green. He told me he would keep an eye on it and if continued to happen he would want to look into it more. Eventually it went away and now it just happens every once in awhile. Last time it happened was about 3 months ago. Have you asked your GI about it? Next time you go you should ask if you haven't already. If you are really worried about it call the office up of your GI or PCP and ask what they think. Everyone is so different so hopefully it's nothing.
Posted 5/24/2011 11:12 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

I've already spoke to my gi about this were trying to figure out why I have so much green d and weight loss. He said my crohns is by far not that bad and doesn't understand it. I never asked about bile salts though I will next time or ask my family dr about it. I was also thinking of try some ibs-d medications to see not sure if it will help or not.

Thanks for the feedback more is welcome
Posted 5/24/2011 1:49 PM (GMT 0)
I think the questran that nawlinscate mentioned might be something good for you to try. It will really help to bulk up your stools some. Good luck!
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