I Can't Poop Right - Help Me Please

Help me

There are several things that this can be and none of them very good.
Your best bet is to go to a doc and let him do some tests. Most of the things you have already tried should have made a difference. Because it never did, you better get professional help.

Ze paw

I'm going to set up antoher appt. At the doctor; this prob is rediculous.

I'm not a body builder, but I workout regularly, I have had the exact same symptoms as you. I can't confirm that these symptoms arose due to a night of binge drinking, although I have had a few of those. I have the gas (although it is not always foul smelling) and the distended lower abdomen. I have also noticed what appears to be undigested foodstuffs in my stool, particularly grapefruit which I eat everyday. I also take a protein supplement which mixes with water.

I told my doctor of my symptoms and he said that it was probably hemmoroids, which it wasn't, for the simple fact that I have never had them. I didn't hurt to have a bm, it felt like I was pushing my stool through a penne pasta maker. The symptoms persisted and my doctor said that sometimes there is an involuntary tightening of the inner anal sphincter, which would restrict the size of the stool.

This seemed feasible except I have had movements of what would be a relatively regular shaped and sized 'log', however it consists of a continuous pencil thin stool folded in upon itself, which would suggest to me that the restriction occurs before the anal sphincters. The diameter of the my stool, when solid, varies from pencil thin to about an inch, and is never completed round.

I had an analoscopy, (not as deep as a colonoscopy) and it revealed nothing. I also experience constant fatigue. As for the undigested foodstuffs, for about a year I took digestive enzymes and that seemed to lessen the occurence, although I have since stopped because I am afraid that they may be masking an underlying problem. The bloating and stool restriction never stopped during the time I was on digestive enzymes, although I did seem to have a bit more energy while taking them.

If you have learned anything from your doctor visits, please let me know.

I have suffered similarly over the last 11 months. Symptoms are almost identical. A blockage or a twisted bowel or ??? is the my best guess, but...
I have tried a cleanse, high volume water intake, a short fast. Symptons have not subsided and are about the same.
Did any of you have luck in correcting this problem, and if so what was it

JD

That happens to me quite often. I have irritable bowel syndrome. I started taking a fiber supplement every morning and avoiding certain things (in your case, alcohol would what you should avoid) and it got much much easier.

But you should still see a doctor.

I have found relief to my symptoms. I started taking a bacterium culture containing Acidophilus and a few other Probiotics. I don't eat dairy which is a common source of good bacterium that helps in proper digestion and I found within a week or so my bloating subsided and my BMs were more regular and normal in appearance (little or no undigested foodstuffs). I learned that after a course of antibiotics the good bacteria in your digestive system is indiscriminantly destroyed which can lead to bloating, gas, constipation and/or diarrea, and lowered immune system. Give it a try, mcpaulyb, it may help.

SteveFrench,

Great to hear you are finding relief. Have you considered sourcing a naturopath? A naturopath has helped me with my eating and we have come up with solutions about my digestive issues. I also incorporate a cleansing program once or 2x a year. That has helped as well. I also take a great fiber powder each day from drnatura that helps maintain regular movements and consistency.

Here's to relief

I have had the same sort of thing for the last month or so. Feeling like I was pushing through a pasta maker, and all stool being small, and thin. It is accompanied by fatigue and just general depression (which i guess perpetuates it). At the time, I thought it was because I had a urinary tract infection..and then later, because I was on antibiotics for the infection, I thought this semi-diahhrea was continuing because of the medication. I am now off the antibiotics since last friday, it appears slowly to be getting better, in that I dont feel as fatigued. After taking a Motilium for the tender, bloated stomach last week, I am able to feel my stomach muscles. However, I was thinking it could be something like lazy colon, or else colonic inertia, where the intestine is just not forming the stool properly. Another thing that I am going to look into is whether for some reason, I have poor absorption of nutrients/vitamins from food, which could explain the stools. Good luck with it. I find a combined soluble and insoluble fibre supplements like Super F as well as intenstinal flora supplements like Udo's Super 8 to help with the regularly, the sensation of BM and also with the bloating and gas.

[quote="smaro8015"]I have had the same sort of thing for the last month or so. Feeling like I was pushing through a pasta maker, and all stool being small, and thin. It is accompanied by fatigue and just general depression (which i guess perpetuates it). At the time, I thought it was because I had a urinary tract infection..and then later, because I was on antibiotics for the infection, I thought this semi-diahhrea was continuing because of the medication. I am now off the antibiotics since last friday, it appears slowly to be getting better, in that I dont feel as fatigued. quote]

Just want to let you know if you are not aware that antibiotics can cause constipation so that may be the problem. I would definately consider doing a cleansing program if I were in your situation. It would definately help get things moving and get your body on the right track. I would also consider getting some advice from a naturopath you may be correct in saying you need some other vitamins. I hope you find relief, keep us posted on your progress.