dealing with mucus

Mucus is very common with IBS. I don't think, though, there's anything to do about it but poop it out. It doesn't seem to make either D or C worse (in fact, it might make it slightly easier to pass a hard stool).

Some have theorized that the excess mucus is the result of some sort of allergen irritating the intestines--just as your nose runs when you come into contact with something you're allergic to. So if it really bothers you, you might try an elemination diet to see if you can find anything that makes your IBS (and mucus) worse. Common allergens are dairy (including the ingredient casesin), gluten (found in wheat and many other grass-grains), nuts, and additives, like dyes and preservatives (i.e. you need to eat organic to avoid all additives).

I pass mucous as well. I thoguht i was weird! =] nice to know im not the only one hehe. i dont have it all the time, but i do get it more often then not. Its rather disgusting and does make it easier to pass stools =]

 

Pepto has become one of my BFFs