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Posted 7/4/2010 10:43 PM (GMT 0)
I have a very strange BM cycle. I go a little bit once a day for about 5 days. Then on the 5th day, I have a large BM not diahrea. I will not have a BM after the big bm & then I will start the cycle over again. :Until recently. Last Monday, I had a big BM & the next day I didn't have one as usual. BUT 6 days later, I still haven't had a BM. I am not bloated or cramping, just not having any BM's. I was wondering if I should take a laxative?
Posted 7/4/2010 10:50 PM (GMT 0)
Yes.
Posted 7/5/2010 2:06 AM (GMT 0)
OMG, if I didn't go for 6 days, I would be freaked out.
Posted 7/5/2010 2:12 AM (GMT 0)
This might sound crazy, but you could try taking a teaspoon or tablespoon of olive oil in juice or something and see if it gets you going.
Posted 7/5/2010 2:50 AM (GMT 0)
I am getting concerned. But I don't have any discomfort (ie bloating or cramping) which is weird.
Posted 7/5/2010 3:22 AM (GMT 0)
I think the best thing to do would be to call your GI and discuss it. I could give advice about Psyllium seeds etc but who knows if that is the best in this case.

And if you get any pain in your stomach, bloating and/or fever you should head straight to the emergency room. Don't wait around for a call back or anything like that, just go as it could be a potentially deadly toxic megacolon.
Posted 7/5/2010 3:57 AM (GMT 0)
Wow, if I don't go for more than 24 hours I get backed up, bloated, and miserable. Definitely inform your doctor.
Posted 7/5/2010 4:42 AM (GMT 0)
I don't think I would take a laxative, I think if you were going to do that, you should have done it a while ago. 6 days is an excessively long period to have have a movement in my opinion. I am surprised you aren't feeling bloated. If it doesn't happen soon, I would definitely be worried about some kind of blockage. I am sure a blockage, or any serious condition, would come with pain and discomfort, you probably don't have that but 6 days is a long time! Definitely call you doctor and get a recommendation!!
Posted 7/5/2010 8:47 AM (GMT 0)
Call your GI and don't take anything till he tells you what to do.

q
Posted 7/5/2010 6:51 PM (GMT 0)
How are you today, Winter??

q
Posted 7/5/2010 7:19 PM (GMT 0)
If you are not in any pain I dont think I would freak out..I would assume toxi megacolon is very painful.
Posted 7/6/2010 2:42 AM (GMT 0)
Olive oil will not make you "go", castor oil would though (I know cuz I drink a tlbsp of EVOO every night before bed and it does not have a laxative effect....like I said, castor oil would, or prunes/prune juice...I'd be worried if I didn't have a bm after 3 days let alone 6. Just because you're not in pain right now doesn't mean that you won't be, I'd even call my doc if it was me. good luck!
Posted 7/6/2010 2:43 AM (GMT 0)
no response as of yet....now I'M worried....please come back and let us know how you're doing.

q
Posted 7/6/2010 4:24 AM (GMT 0)

pb4 said...
Olive oil will not make you "go", castor oil would though (I know cuz I drink a tlbsp of EVOO every night before bed and it does not have a laxative effect....like I said, castor oil would, or prunes/prune juice...I'd be worried if I didn't have a bm after 3 days let alone 6. Just because you're not in pain right now doesn't mean that you won't be, I'd even call my doc if it was me. good luck!

Olive oil might not make you go, but it works for me :)
Posted 7/7/2010 7:12 PM (GMT 0)
Try half a dose of laxative? See what happens.
I had a roommate who could not go for a long while. Doc told her she wasn't sitting long enough! And that was it.
Posted 7/8/2010 3:23 AM (GMT 0)
Try a yogurt and fruit smoothie. Sends me right to the bathroom. So does cabbage juice, fresh squeezed.
Posted 7/8/2010 7:31 PM (GMT 0)
That's true Peety, I find that sometimes if I just camp out with a book for a little while things get moving. I am still struggling with C. >.<

I hope Winter pooped! :o(
Posted 7/8/2010 7:48 PM (GMT 0)
I used to be like that pre UC. A bowel movement once every 3-6 days. Just try taking a laxative and get in the habit of pooping more regularly. Also tell your doctor about it as others have suggested.
Posted 7/8/2010 8:14 PM (GMT 0)
6 days would worry me. I also have almost no pain during constipation. I recommend calling the doc and filling him in on your usual pattern and this current change.
Posted 7/11/2010 1:42 AM (GMT 0)
Sorry I didn't get back in touch sooner. I was on vacation when all this happened. I got a laxative for women. The dosage was 3 tablets but I just took one. I also ate some ice cream. Dairy sometimes have an effect on me. The next day, I went to the bathroom several times. no diarhea. just normal BM's. Now everything is back on schedule. 1 bm a day. Thanks for all your help & concerns. I feel fine.
Posted 7/11/2010 2:23 AM (GMT 0)
Good to hear, hmm ice cream and women's laxatives, sounds like a great combo to me :)
Posted 7/11/2010 1:49 PM (GMT 0)
the ice cream treatment was something I used pre-UC for constipation, always helped and fun to eat. After getting UC I was D-dominant phase so couldn't have it.
Posted 7/12/2010 2:08 AM (GMT 0)
I can eat a bowl of ice cream with chocolate syrup with strawberries & bananas & everything is usually fine the next day. :-)
Posted 7/12/2010 2:12 AM (GMT 0)
i am happy ot hear things worked out for you. I was really worried, 6 days is a long time!!!
Posted 7/12/2010 2:23 AM (GMT 0)
I was getting worried myself. But I didn't get too worked up because I didn't have any bloating or cramping. I knew if I was experiencing mega toxic colon since I didn't have a fever plus I felt fine.
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