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Posted 4/29/2011 12:44 AM (GMT 0)
Hi everyone

Had a flare for 8 weeks. I have been in remission for 3 weeks. I am feeling great...no fever, no D, no blood, one formed bm in morning. Everything is very normal..YEA

My question is...just passed a dime size piece of white mucus. Should I be concerned?
Posted 4/29/2011 1:03 AM (GMT 0)
Have you ever been diagnosed with IBS?
Posted 4/29/2011 1:10 AM (GMT 0)
no I have not. I also have never had any stomach pain...even in a flare.
Posted 4/29/2011 1:36 AM (GMT 0)
It could be undiagnosed IBS since IBS symptoms are not predictable and you can have one symptom without experiencing any others. It could be a response to something you ate that your colon didnt like. Mucus is a normal part of passing stool, there just shouldn't be enough of it to notice. Everyones flares start differently so it's hard to say if the first sign of mucus indicates a new flare for you. If you are unsure just wait and see if things get worse otherwise you could see your doctor.
Posted 4/29/2011 1:43 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks Max

I will sit tight for a few days and hope it was just one time and something I ate. I have been eating more (as we all do after a flare). So maybe my colon didn't like something.

Donna
Posted 4/29/2011 1:55 AM (GMT 0)
No worries. Keep us posted!
Posted 4/29/2011 2:09 AM (GMT 0)
I had some mucus a few weeks ago. It was quite worrisome but it did go away and I haven't seen it in a while. I am not sure why it happened. If it persists, I would definitely give a call to your GI, especially if other symptoms are present.
Posted 4/29/2011 6:13 AM (GMT 0)
If you are having some constipation as well...I would consider it a bit of a warning that there is some inflammation or certainly increased action in there.

If it's only one blob...chaulk it up to possible food or stress related.

But, if it's constant, your stools are minimal such as small amounts with the mucous or just mucous alone especially while pushing to urinate or you have skinny stools, it might be UC-related.

ARe you on any meds at this time?

Are you taking any fibre supplements or probiotics?


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