Re: Bowel Symptoms
From: Caitlin (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon Oct 1 12:41:28 2007
Andrea-
Thanks for the info. I also eat tons of yogurt b/c I do find it helps
regulate me. I'm currently on GnRH treatment so I don't get a period at
all (which has been great). When I was getting it, I always had bowel
symptoms. But, since I started the GnRH treatment, I have been
literally pain and symptom free with the exception of the rotating
diarrhea and constipation. I just noticed, however the pain is
increasing and it's getting worse and worse. I thought it was a stomach
bug but it's been going on long enough to know that isn't the case.
As for the bleeding, I do have a small tear in the paraneum area, prolly
from constipation over the years, but the blood is (sorry this is so
gross) actually in the stool itself. So, I know it's not from that. I
emailed my doctor to see what he thinks. Thank you so much for your
advice. I'll keep you posted!
--
Caitlin
At Fri, 28 Sep 2007, andrea wrote:
>
>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:
>>
>>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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