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Re: Bowel Symptoms
From: jenny (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat Sep 29 17:34:38 2007
serch redwine endo colon
At Sat, 29 Sep 2007, Lisa wrote:
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>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.
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>At Fri, 28 Sep 2007, andrea wrote:
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>>Caitlin,
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>>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.
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>>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
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>>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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