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Posted 3/27/2010 11:26 AM (GMT 0)
Hello, I'm newly registered, but not new to reading the forum posts and using the advice. So, thanks for all the help so far!

I was wondering the other day if there is a chart or something to help distinguish between the good, bad and all the in-between stages of poo's? Mostly to help relate disease status to loved ones without having to show them first hand.

I personally have a mental chart, rating from 1 - 10 (1 being a bad one of course), 5 being medium formed with some blood, and 10 being fairly unachievable!

I'm just looking for some thoughts or suggestions. Thanks again to everyone on here who has unknowingly helped the battle.

kls.
Posted 3/27/2010 1:54 PM (GMT 0)
I think the Bristol Stool Chart is helpful. When I asked my GI about it he laughed. He said with UC, as long as your BM's are formed then it's fine. I asked why he didn't have the chart on his office wall with his others of the digestive system. He said people would probably be offended. Guess I'm just so used to studying my poop. turn
Posted 3/27/2010 4:29 PM (GMT 0)
Actually, that is quite a helpful chart -- I cannot understand why a GI wouldn't have it up! I certainly wouldn't be offended since I study poop too!
Posted 3/27/2010 4:51 PM (GMT 0)
http://www.gillianmckeith.info/yourbody/health/stoolanalysispoochart.php


This expands the why and what to change. Of course, UC flares and healing from a flare or starting a flare will just add another dimension to the why.



q
Posted 3/27/2010 9:45 PM (GMT 0)
Quincy - Thanks!
Posted 3/29/2010 10:47 AM (GMT 0)
Fantastic. I appreciate the help.
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