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Re: Bowel Symptoms
From: Lisa (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat Sep 29 05:30:48 2007
Have you ever had a colonoscopy? Sounds like you may have it on your
colon and it may have penetrated your colon wall. It sounds classic for
endo on the colon. If its causing serious issues you may need a
laproscopic colon resection.
At Fri, 28 Sep 2007, andrea wrote:
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>Caitlin,
>
>I have always had bowel problems the same week of my period. I take a
>couple things over the counter that help - Fibercon to prevent
>constipation and a pro-biotic for digestion. I also eat alot of yogurt
>the week of my period - easy for digestion. If you are lactose
>intolerant though, you will have more bloating. Most people think
>things like acidophilus are just for curing yeast infections, but it
>contributes to the healthy flora in your intestines that keep you
>regular too.
>
>My general practitioner also gave me a pill called Hyoscyamine, that
>makes your bowels not spasm. It works well. I get major bowel spasms
>along with my period cramps, so the hyoscyamine seems to relieve me of
>half my pain. It also relieves that "urge" to go and calms your
>intestines.
>
>I have never had blood in my stool, though. That sounds a little more
>serious. I know this is gross to talk about, but are you sure the blood
>is coming from the inside? In the past, I have had to push so hard with
>constipation, that i've gotten small tears on the outside that bled a
>little when i went to the bathroom. Constipation can cause small tears,
>especially with endo, bloating and swelling making it harder to go to
>the bathroom.
>
>Hope this helped a little. :)
>Have a good weekend.
>
>--
>Andrea
>
>At Fri, 28 Sep 2007, Caitlin wrote:
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>>I've been experiencing frequent BM's that are painful and switch between
>>constipation and loose stools. They are also sometimes speckled with
>>blood. Has anyone else experienced anything like this and if so, how
>>did you cope? It's pretty embarassing to run to the bathroom all the
>>time at work!
>>
>>Help!
>
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