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Posted 1/5/2015 6:09 PM (GMT 0)
As title says. I am sure this is not a good thing. But am already on pred. I am So bummed out, enjoy the irony, I just want things to get better and I still can't get through to my gi. Sigh
Posted 1/5/2015 6:20 PM (GMT 0)
Are you on iron supplements by any chance? That causes black stools
Posted 1/5/2015 6:27 PM (GMT 0)
No iron supplements and I haven't even taken my vitamin d this week because it was bothering y stomach
Posted 1/5/2015 6:38 PM (GMT 0)
Black stool often means blood from high in the gastrointestinal tract (i.e, the stomach or early small intestine). It's common with salmonella-food poisoning and clears within a week or so. Happens with stomach ulcers or other things as well.
Posted 1/5/2015 6:56 PM (GMT 0)
Panicking solves nothing, so no, don't panic. But I hope you are able to get to your GI this week.
Posted 1/5/2015 7:06 PM (GMT 0)
What type of vitamin D are you taking? you should get back on the D...maybe take it with meals.

My stool tends to get darker with some foods including dark chocolate (small amount)...but I also take an iron supplement in the morning.

Definitely get in to see your GI and request a stool sample kit.

q
Posted 1/5/2015 8:51 PM (GMT 0)
spinach, red wine and kale may also be the culprit
Posted 1/5/2015 9:47 PM (GMT 0)
Just to clarify what I call black stool is what usually is that snotty mixture of red that comes out kinda like cherry pie filling, not actually poop except that it was black.

I haven't eaten anythin out of the ordinary, pb and toast for breakfasts and pasta for supper and soups for lunch. No dairy, not much fibre.
Posted 1/9/2015 1:30 AM (GMT 0)
So I have an ulcer :( not happy.
Posted 1/9/2015 4:36 PM (GMT 0)
Sorry to hear it. Did the DR do an endoscopy to find it?
Posted 1/9/2015 6:21 PM (GMT 0)
No but I have one booked for the end of the month. Had X-rays, blood, and stool samples.
Posted 1/9/2015 9:28 PM (GMT 0)
I have seen dark stools (maybe not black) after using Imodium. Did you use anything like that?
Posted 1/9/2015 10:12 PM (GMT 0)
Are you talking about a stomach ulcer? Can that be diagnosed with the tests you mention?
Posted 1/11/2015 1:17 AM (GMT 0)
No I have not used imodium. Would not need right now as everything is at a standstill. Ended up ER today because I had horrific sudden stabbing pain that I could not move with. I thought I might have a gallstone, apparently I am in a big flare, I just don't know why I am not having the frequency I usually do. Not that I am complaining. They filled me up with fluids and Zofran and some Tylenol 3. I guess I just need better pain management. I cannot wait to finally see my GI! Only 9 more days.
Posted 1/18/2015 2:18 AM (GMT 0)
Update:

So I had black stool for a total of 3 days. And with the increase in the nexium that I am taking and maybe with the increase in the zofran to help keep the nexium down, my stool returned to the flare/normal that it was at. However it seems that the black stool has reappeared now since yesterday (Friday). Today it was mixed some stool black and some with red.

I have an appt with my GI Monday (Finally... the wait is over) so I am hoping to get some answers. But I just do not understand why the black came back after it had gone away with the nexium. I also am frustrated that I am flaring still, but I think it has something to do with the inconsistency of getting the steroids in me between vomiting and such. Oi.

Any thoughts would be appreciated.
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