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Posted 8/19/2015 5:09 PM (GMT 0)
When I go to the bathroom usually it's liquid that comes out first, then some gas, and sometimes it's followed by one or two formed stool. The formed stool always excites me but its weird that I have both D and formed stool all in the same BM. Is there anything I can do to encourage more formed stool and less D? Like certain food? Or is it just time that's needed. Thank you
Posted 8/19/2015 5:15 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, add fiber supplemets, start with one capsule of Metamucil fiber therapy with psyllium daily, drink lots of water with it and increase your daily water intake...you may experience excess gas and bloating but that will stop once your system adjusts and it varies for each ...if you find you need more then slowly increase, adding one extra pill every other day and see how that goes, just remember that when you add another pill it may cause excess gas and bloating to start up again...and increase your water intake when you increase you fiber pill.
Posted 8/19/2015 5:21 PM (GMT 0)
hi You-See

I think as long as things are heading in the right direction, then yes, more time will allow more healing and less symptoms.

Have you tried something like Psyllium to help slow the movement through your Colon. That will sometimes help with absorbing some of the liquid and decrease the number of BM's in a day. If you haven't tried it but decide too, just go slow to start out. You don't want to slow things down too much.

You can get either the Seed Powder or the Husk Poweder. Everyone seems to have their preference, but I find the seed Powder works best for me.
Posted 8/19/2015 5:37 PM (GMT 0)
Just wanted to clarify that the Metamucil I mentioned has psyllium in it, it's the brand I take.
Posted 8/19/2015 6:58 PM (GMT 0)
Ok sounds good! The pill seems more convenient so I'll probably go that route. How soon do you notice results?
Posted 8/19/2015 7:03 PM (GMT 0)
It all depends, it's individual for each, you may have discomfort from it especially if you don't tend to eat much or enough fiber daily, but fight through the discomfort of possible excess bloating and gas that it can cause because it's definitely worth it for better formed BM's and like I said before it will pass once your system adjusts to it, that's also why it's important to always start with a small amount and increase (after your system adjusts) if necessary, I only do one cap and I've been taking fiber supplements for years now...took my system 3 months to adjust, varies for everyone, you might not even notice any excess gas or bloating or maybe just one or the other, it might be mild or it might be very uncomfortable (mine was pretty uncomfortable but I stuck through it and glad I did).

Good luck!
Posted 8/19/2015 7:09 PM (GMT 0)
Rectal meds can help although since you can't use mesalamine type you'll have to use steroid enemas.
Steroid enemas are topical and hit the specific area needed without going through your whole body (IV steroids go through your whole body).
Vitamin E suppositories are good too but as maintenance once things are better, they won't be a cure.
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