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Posted 6/14/2011 1:36 AM (GMT 0)
If I go from a decently solid stool to a mushy mess of semi-formed floater stool that is very watery, do you think that is a food reaction? I have my inflammation calmed down as far as I can tell by feel. I don't have much urgency. Went three times yesterday and am probably going to make it to four times today.

Just curious. It's so weird. My bowel seems so close to being okay on some days, and then miles away on others. I'm not bleeding though, and no mucus.
Posted 6/14/2011 1:44 AM (GMT 0)
I think it's due to a food reaction. I'm sure when we're not in full remission, what we eat determines how frequently we go and the formation of the stools.
When I'm in full remission, I know that I'm able to so anything(popcorn, any fruits,etc in any amount) without disrupting the formation/size of my stools and have 1BM a day at max.

Floater could also mean fat malabsorption issue.
Posted 6/14/2011 1:50 AM (GMT 0)
You could have IBS in addition to Uc. IBS is mainly food driven. If your Uc is going good but you still have reactions, it could be IBS or a possible food allergy or intolerance.
Posted 6/14/2011 3:09 AM (GMT 0)
I don't know much about IBS really. This is going to sound funny, but is it curable? I've wondered about IBS before, because of the irregularity of some of my symptoms. I'm so ready to just know the causes, so I can know if things are fixable or not.

Thanks for your replies.
Posted 6/14/2011 3:22 AM (GMT 0)
Could be IBS and or food.
Posted 6/14/2011 11:56 AM (GMT 0)
No, IBS is not curable but it can be controlled. IBS is abnormal contractions of the colon walls but diet and anti-spasmodics along with high fiber can help it.

I am in remission but I still have random issues. On my last scope, it showed a good colon (except for diverticulosis) and I mentioned my sporadic symptoms. The GI told me it was IBS. He told me the same thing a couple years ago on my last scope as well but I didn't quite believe him! lol
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