TMI Poop Question

Sorry if this is too graphic....
Since I was bitten in 2013, I've had pretty horrible digestion. My poop has alternated between sludge and diarrhea and constipation with bloating, and sharp pains.

In the last three days, it's been different. More formed and long. I'd say, if I had to measure, about 6 inches long. It's not perfect, but it's still a little fluffy. The color varies from yellowish to brown and it still seems like there still some is undigested food in there, albeit in smaller pieces now.

My whole life I've never had poop like this. In 2013, it went from normal to horrible almost overnight and has stayed bad for years.

The odd thing is that it's so long. Is that weird or is this a sign my poop is finally getting back on track?

Thank you, anyone, who can help. I know poop talk is gross for a lot of people.

I agree - sounds more normal. There are charts and diagrams online that you can compare it too. Color, density, formation are important characteristics - not so much length. I would keep your eye on things - you don't want it to get too yellow or fatty, which might suggest an issue digesting fats. Check out the images and compare.

Also, I'd try out some GI binders to help clean things out and to keep things moving - but you need to have 2hr time buffers before and after the binders before consuming anything and you need lots of water. My BMs are SO much healthier after incorporating binders.

-p

I used to have stool as you described for several months. It came about after years of diarrhea, constipation, bloody stool and watery stool, I FINALLY found I had chronic food allergies that I didn't know about: nightshades, mangoes, eggs, dairy, nuts and seeds. I didn't eat gluten because I have celiac disease, but Lyme really screwed up my gut for good. When I avoided the foods I found out I was allergic to, that irregularity went away and the poop you're describing came for a few months before getting normal.

Not saying that's what's up with you, just saying I've had stool like you described and that's how it happened to me.

So it was kind of a transition period for my stool to adjust I guess.

In case Pirouette doesn't come back to post:

Some GI binders:

Activated Charcoal, Powdered Bentonite Clay, Diatomaceous Earth,

Cholestyramine - (a prescription needed)