For me on bad days my symptoms seem to kick in about 7-8 hours after waking up and then subside about 1-2 hours before bed. Just curious how this stacks up among others....
The fact that the blood started in oct 2014 which is when you quit smoking is something that stands out to me since people who quit smoking can often develop colitis....
Sounds like an ulcer....
Glad to hear you're all clear. Probably was a hem or something. Dont worry about the mucus if you continue getting it. Perfectly normal with IBS regardless of C or D...
I've had mucus for 4 years with my IBS. Mucus is fine....
Drink 200-250ml of water every 10 minutes until you go. Usually around glass 4-6 I can feel it coming on....
Thanks for the input, you guys have been pretty awesome. You're all so helpful and nice....
Any plans to see a gastroenterologist specialist and have tests done? I am not sure you have ulcerative colitis at this point. If you have occasional loose stools, then try adding some fiber like...
Thanks for replying. It definitely seems like seems to "flare" with certain foods, or stress, and then go away after 3-4 days. After which i'll be okay for a week or two. At the moment I'm doing the...
I meant like no meds except for say over the counter probiotics or and maybe maybe some fiber supplement. I'm still being investigated. No colonoscopy as of yet. I'll have a day maybe two of loose...
Curious how long it takes you guys to pass normal stools again after a stool if you're not on medications....
ditto -[/quote] How high of a temp are we talking?...
What sort of numbers are we talking?...
When they say UC causes fever how high of a temperature are we talking? Slight increase or?...
I don't want to make a separate thread for this questions, but what causes Colitis flares? It it random or is it stress and foods like with IBS?...
Thanks for taking the time to read my long post replying. I wanted to add that the pain and cramps im experiencing seem to be in the exact same spots as before just more intense....
I got diagnosed with IBS C 4 years ago. My very first symptom was 3 days of D which then turned to C. Very mild symptoms. Managed very well. Usually just bloating, nausea and gas unless I ate foods...
blood is never a good sign, but if you're severely constipated it could be hemorrhoids that are being irritated by the hard stools so don't jump to conclusions just yet. Is the blood mostly on the...
When I first got diagnosed with IBS C it would take a 4-5 inbetween bowel movements. You really need to start figuring out your triggers. Add psyllium husk to your routine. Take that stuff 3 times a...
So I was diagnosed with IBS C few years back. My symptoms were pretty mild for the most part. Always had a bit of mucus, some pain now and again. Usually just bloating and gas. Had a very stressful...