Irregular bowel movements and other problems

Sorry about the long read :(

This has been embarrassing me for a while now and I doubt it'll get better by itself. I'm hoping someone can give me some tips on at least how to make things better and hopefully how to stop this.

I'm 16 and in my sophomore year of highschool. about 7 months ago I started taking an antibiotic for my acne prescribed by my dermatologist. I started to feel gas in my stomach all the time and it made noises like it moved around. Some of these noises were really freaking loud and embarrassing but I eventually learned to just go to the restroom and relieve myself every so often which helped a lot. This wasn't much of a problem although it seemed bad at the time. Eventually everything got better and I kept taking this antibiotic until a little over a month ago I was given a second antibiotic for a sinus infection or something for 5 days. Idk if this is what caused my current problem but I doubt it helped. After those 5 days I began experiencing frequent diarrhea about 4 times a day. This is where I stopped taking both antibiotics but after about a month off them the problems still remain.

This got really annoying at school because I had to ask my teachers pretty much every class if I could go to the restroom. Some days were better than others but this was a really annoying problem. And you know how some teachers are really strict about it and won't let you go or have a limited number of times they'll let you go each year.

Some days I would have diarrhea and some days constipation but it was always something. I've tried eating more fruits+ vegetables and drinking less soda more water which seemed to help at least a little(constipation really isn't a problem anymore as long as I eat fruits). Currently i'm still having problems. I went to my doctor and he said he think it's stress which is causing this. I was fine going to the restroom a few times a day but recently I got a problem that is just too annoying.

My recent problem is it seems like some stuff is leaking out after I take a dump. I wipe and it seems OK but after I start walking back to class, my bottom feels wet like I haven't wiped. It's gotten to the point where i'll be sitting in class and it feels like it's leaking out of me. I also begin to smell which brings on more embarrassment. I hear people say "Someone smells like crap" and "Who crap there pants?". I don't know what to do anymore. My stomach doesn't make sounds anymore since I started taking tums everyday but these problems are really beginning to annoy me. I dread going to school everyday and try for the least social interaction possible to avoid more embarrassment.

Is there anything I haven't tried that you could suggest me? Would exercising help or eating less? I've also tried fiber bars and i've been eating yogurt with probiotics. I've talked with my mom about most of this but she doesn't know what to do. My mom used to pick me up from school when I told her my stomach was bothering me but she won't pick me up anymore. This is happening pretty much everyday. Please help me somebody!

Hi 0123, I'm very sorry about your problem but kazbern is right. Please tell Mom you need to go see a GI doctor ASAP. Also make sure he gives you a stool test too for a disease called C-Diff along with UC. This is another disease that is directly related to taking antibiotics and it has symtoms very similar to yours. This disease if not treated properly will re-occur and can last months or years. All I can suggest to you for the time being is probably stick to the probiotics or a type of bland diet. Eat plenty of yogurt or acidopholus. Check with some of these post to try and get an idea of what to eat. I know everyone's case is different but until you can see someone this may help.

Also about your leakage, have you tried Imodium AD? I was taking this and it did help my condition to control it a little. I'm not saying to do this because only a doctor should give you advice but my desperation was as bad as yours so at that point I would have tried anything sensible.

I know this may sound silly for a teenager but if you have to go out in public here is a suggestion. Wear diapers and carry some with you along with wipes. Wash your hands good with soap (NOT hand disinfectant lotions because they don't kill the disease) (bacterial if possible) after every bout. I don't know about how lenient your teachers are about bathroom trips but have your mother speak to the principal if you have trouble. If you have a book sack, stuff them in there. If anyone out there has other ideas please post them. And don't feel bad I've had the proverbial "fart" that fooled me that turned out to be a public messy stink bomb a few times that I'm sure happens to many people. All you can do is change when possible. Well 0123, I hope this will help you and I really do wish you well. Good luck.

I suggest, add more fiber rich foods to your diet. It will you soften your stool, making it easier to remove. You can also take fiber supplements, if your condition demands it so. You can also try taking herbal medication. Hope you get better soon.

Hello Person, i too am 16 and suffering from very similar symptoms. Except i do not have a lot of diarrhea as you do. I experience the leakage. It leaks pretty much every single day. It starts in the morning after my morning poop. My problem started 4 years ago. I think it may have started because of anti-biotics i took in Florida during Christmas break, because i got very sick, and when i got back to school i was uncomfortable, i had a wet anus or leakage. like many have recommended see a GI doctor as soon as you can. If your doctor gives you a solution please get back to me cause i believe it may be able to help. I hope you find a solution cause i know what how you feel i dread going to school everyday. Good luck bro