Flat Stools Panic

Hi all,

I'm 55, recently told I have IBS and am on medication.
I changed my diet and starting running and am feeling much better and have more energy, so that's great.
The cramping is getting less with the drugs I feel (1 week).

However I am panicking because my stools are flat. They come out easily and full with no pain but are flat.
If it was a tumor making my stools flat would I feel so well?

I'm just hoping for advice that can stop me worrying. My doctor said it was normal with IBS.

Many thanks

Jeff

Thanks BeachGirl!

I will get checked up.

I still have a little bit of cramping but have a regular BM each morning - first one out is perfect but the next one is flat.
In my mind that means the second one has to go past some sort of obstruction. The first one having passed in the night and become round again.

Silly question but may I ask - If there was an obstruction, would I feel sick?
I am also on Trimebutine 3 x 2/day

Many thanks,

Jeff