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How many BMs a day?
1-2 a day - 53.3% - 16 votes
3-5 a day - 26.7% - 8 votes
6-10 a day - 13.3% - 4 votes
11-15 a day - 3.3% - 1 votes
16-20 a day - 3.3% - 1 votes
20+ a day - 0.0% - 0 votes
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Posted 2/6/2012 1:08 AM (GMT 0)
1-2 a day
3-5 a day
6-10 a day
11-15 a day
20+ a day

For those who go 5 or more times a day is it worse at particular points of the day? How do you function in your everyday life? Is there anyone stuck at home like me?
Posted 2/6/2012 1:14 AM (GMT 0)
Not a very useful poll, because it all depends how inflamed a person is. I start with one BM, and when starting to flare it goes to two, by the end of the flare I'm 15+ BMs a day with accidents
Posted 2/6/2012 1:14 AM (GMT 0)
When I'm flaring I go about 8-12 times. But it doesn't get me stuck at home. I still work while flaring. My washroom at work is pretty close. I go in, I take a crap and continue working. And some days EVEN IF I'M STILL flaring, I may go only 5...I roll dices lol
Posted 2/6/2012 1:22 AM (GMT 0)
Right now in remission 1-2 times a day or not at all. If I ate something I shouldn't then it could be more.
Posted 2/6/2012 1:23 AM (GMT 0)
GidHike, I guess I was wondering how many are in my situation as of today. I am feeling like I have not seen the outside world in a long time and I wonder if I should just risk having an accident and get out into the fresh air or if I take it easy for another week until things settle down.

Somedude, so great that you are able to work during a flare! Don't you feel tired or worn out from all the visits to the restroom?
Posted 2/6/2012 1:28 AM (GMT 0)

ManhattanMama said...

Somedude, so great that you are able to work during a flare! Don't you feel tired or worn out from all the visits to the restroom?

Yes, I am tired, I love my job and I guess I keep going anyways. I have a career and if it means losing my colon over it, I guess that's what is going to be. You can't lose time lying around and feeling worn out, then you're not living life. And yes, I crap my pants once in a while...I go home, I take a shower, I change and I keep going.

One time, I felt really weak, I needed a blood transfusion, my hemoglobin was low, I had it and went back to work lol.
Posted 2/6/2012 1:37 AM (GMT 0)
I can not really answer the poll because it depends on the day. There are so many factors in how many times I actually go. But I would say at my worse, I was going 20+ a day but on my best 1-3 times (which is my norm at the moment - but varies on what I consume). When I was at my worse, I couldn't leave the house. Mainly because I was in so much pain.
Posted 2/6/2012 1:40 AM (GMT 0)

Red_34 said...
I can not really answer the poll because it depends on the day. There are so many factors in how many times I actually go. But I would say at my worse, I was going 20+ a day but on my best 1-3 times (which is my norm at the moment - but varies on what I consume). When I was at my worse, I couldn't leave the house. Mainly because I was in so much pain.

1-3 times was my regular with a healthy colon. hehe.
Posted 2/6/2012 1:45 AM (GMT 0)
2-3 times is what my hubby does and he is normal...kinda. LOL

Before diagnosis I was going 25+ times a day. And when I flare its probably 8-10 maybe more if I'm having a really bad day.
Posted 2/6/2012 1:51 AM (GMT 0)

sherbear46 said...
2-3 times is what my hubby does and he is normal...kinda. LOL

Before diagnosis I was going 25+ times a day. And when I flare its probably 8-10 maybe more if I'm having a really bad day.

how is that possible to go 25+ times?!?!? I do have pancolitis which is "top" colitis. I consider myself lucky not to pass 12 times or so *knock on wood*...but how does it happen for you!?!?
Posted 2/6/2012 1:57 AM (GMT 0)
Well most of the time it was just blood and mucous but it was urgent run to the bathroom kind of thing. It really sucked. And I waited way to long to see a doctor. Put up with it for almost a year...granted it wasn't that bad till the last few months but still I was stupid to wait. I just kept hoping it would go away. Plus I had just had a baby so I was just too tired to do anything. God that was an awful time. I've felt good since June of last year...hoping it continues for a long time. However, after tonights food I may be in for it tomorrow. LOL
Posted 2/6/2012 2:07 AM (GMT 0)
When Im "well" its a couple of times first thing in the morning. When Im in full on flare, its 6-10 times a day
all thru out the day.

Carlie
Posted 2/6/2012 2:44 AM (GMT 0)
I'm at 1 right now and feeling good. :)

Even when I'm flaring I rarely go above 8, and usually it's mostly in the morning. I feel lucky that I have it as good as I do.
Posted 2/6/2012 3:17 AM (GMT 0)

UnBannable said...
I do not even bother to count. All I know is with my J Pouch what goes in does not take long to come out. Please give me my diseased colon back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Are you the Freddybird dude?
Posted 2/6/2012 12:19 PM (GMT 0)
Most days now I am in remission I only go 2 times a day, but before my diet I was going 30+ a day and did not go far from home except to work and took 3 pairs of undies everywhere. My meds did not work was on them for almost 2 years started a diet that I posted ages ago and the thread is now locked. I was lucky I got into remission in 7 weeks I went off my meds after 3 weeks as they never worked and I decided if the diet was going to work it would have to "stand on it own two feet" which it did and I am in remission I take 2 supplements and a tablet my naturopath put me on but I am on less than 1/2 the origional dosage of rejuven x and vital greens shaken with rice milk and 1 boswellia tablet twice a day. Some days I may go 3 times but no more than that.

I have been where you are it is not much fun I hope you find something that works for you as I am a mum of 3 ages 10, 8 and 4. I work nights filling shelves at Cole's, it is much better now I dont even take a spare pair of undies anymore and dont have the urgency and no leakage thank goodnes.

mum of 3
Posted 2/6/2012 1:13 PM (GMT 0)
When everything's in order, then once per day, in the morning within 30 minutes of waking up. Best way to start the day. :o)

In my worst flare, I think I maxed at 10 or 12 times per day - throughout the day into the wee hours of the night/morning. I find that mornings and late afternoons are the toughest for me during a flare.
Posted 2/6/2012 2:07 PM (GMT 0)
Since my diagnosis, no matter I am in flare or in remission, its always been at least 3-4X a day. In flare, counting is pretty bad just puts me in depression. Now that I am recovering from flare, I make 6-8 visits a day. These visits include urgency.

I would say, I am stuck at home. Though I do have one more reason to stay at home but sure if I would take up a job, I wouldn't be able to work.
Posted 2/6/2012 2:59 PM (GMT 0)
1 - 2 times normally depending on how much and what I eat the day before.

Flaring can be about 4 - 6...that includes mucous poos as well.

I topped 20 times of bloody explosive diarrhea before diagnosis...I'll never want to repeat that EVER.

Yay oral/rectal 5ASA.
q
Posted 2/7/2012 12:23 PM (GMT 0)
When I'm flaring and I get above 10 BMs I stop counting BMs and just measure time on toilet. During the worst part of past flares its been around 4 hours.
Posted 2/7/2012 6:15 PM (GMT 0)
I go 2 or 3 times every morning and thats it for the day.  When flaring I can go anywhere from 10 - 20 times including blood and mucus trips.

Manhattanmama,  - No one should be stuck at home, I find it actually makes me worse.  Can you ask your Doctor for a perscription for Lomotil to slow down the colon, this way you can get out and enjoy life with your kids.  If you have to wear pads or an adult diaper until things settlle down but try to get out, even if  its for short breaks.

Do you take enough probiotics each day to add the beneficial bacteria back into the colon?

Are you taking Metamucil daily to help bulk the stool?

Regular daily  exercise helps me alot, even when I was flaring once I started exercising my stomach calmed down and so did the anxiety in my head.

Continue with your enemas and cortifoam things should improve.  Add vit e into your enemas  it helps to heal.

I've found lately that vit d has been good, especially if your stuck inside.

Posted 2/7/2012 7:25 PM (GMT 0)
At her worst my daughter was going 35 times a day. pure blood and green stuff. I really thought she was going to die. I hate this disease.
Posted 2/7/2012 10:12 PM (GMT 0)
When I was first diagnosed it was 20+. Recently, it's usually 2-4.
Posted 2/7/2012 10:36 PM (GMT 0)
I didn't vote in the poll, as I would say I have a good sized bm every couple of days. If we are talking Beth-Subway type bm's, then a couple times a week.
Posted 2/7/2012 10:43 PM (GMT 0)
way too many to count !! lol.

Marty
Posted 2/8/2012 7:51 PM (GMT 0)
Hey,

  

   For four years i was told that my anxiety caused my diarrhea. I was going 7-15 times a day. I am a freshman in high school right now, so you can imagine how hectic and embarrasing my days are in school. I had experiences where i did not make it to the toilet. shocked

I can definately sympathize with you guys about how many times you have to go to the restroom, because it not only wore me down physically, but it wore me down mentally and socially as well.

Reply to this post for some tips on this topic, because i know what it is like to be "That kid who poops ALL THE TIME"

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