Totally tmi post inside.

[gretchenindisguise]

ick. I hate this.

I ate at a different fast foodish Italian place on Friday and at first I was thinking it was something I ate, but as its one on I'm not so sure.

I've been having loose stools since Saturday. No increase in urgency or frequency. But gross and annoying.

I've been eating apple sauce and chicken (which usually constipates me) to no noticeable change.

Still well hydrated.

Just an annoyance? Something to call the doctor about? I just want regular poops.

[blushing]

Changes in hormones can change your bowel movements. As long as you are staying hydrated and there is no increase in frequency I would not worry too much. Mine changes all the time, I have days of loose stools followed by weeks of constipation.

[purrbox]

Okay, this thread is making me feel better because I've been having the same issue off and on for a few weeks now.

[mrspost08]

Yep same here. One extreme to the other.

[anaps28]

Mar 19, 2014 9:34:31 GMT -5 mrspost08 said:

Yep same here. One extreme to the other.

Yup this is me too.

[pinotgrig]

Yep, totally normal for it to go from one extreme to the other.

[gretchenindisguise]

Hmmm when you guys are thinking loose is it diarrhea-esque or just loose? Mine is the former. Just want to make sure we are on be same wave length.

[gretchenindisguise]

See, mine is diarrhea-esque. So maybe loose isn't the right word. Watery. puke.

[picksthemusic]

So basically you're peeing out of your butt? Sorry, I'm in the medical field and talk about poo on the regular. If it goes on more than a week without getting better, I'd go see your OB or PCP for a checkup. It can dehydrate you (even if you think you're well-hydrated). Drink some Gatorade to make sure you're getting your electrolytes and see if it helps. Eat more protein (cheese, peanut butter, meat) and see if that helps. Also eat more carbs/breads to help.

But like I said if it's been a week or more, go see your doc.

[gretchenindisguise]

Mar 19, 2014 13:04:46 GMT -5 picksthemusic said:

So basically you're peeing out of your butt? Sorry, I'm in the medical field and talk about poo on the regular. If it goes on more than a week without getting better, I'd go see your OB or PCP for a checkup. It can dehydrate you (even if you think you're well-hydrated). Drink some Gatorade to make sure you're getting your electrolytes and see if it helps. Eat more protein (cheese, peanut butter, meat) and see if that helps. Also eat more carbs/breads to help.

But like I said if it's been a week or more, go see your doc.

Yes.

Ok - a week is a good marker.

I'm going with good hydration based on color/frequency of pee. Is that a good one to go by?

[ringstrue]

I'd go on the BRAT diet and see if that helps. Actually I just get some old fashion donuts and do a simple carb day or two and that usually rectifies it. You should probably cut way back on fiberous things.

[picksthemusic]

Mar 19, 2014 13:09:08 GMT -5 gretchenindisguise said:

Mar 19, 2014 13:04:46 GMT -5 picksthemusic said:

So basically you're peeing out of your butt? Sorry, I'm in the medical field and talk about poo on the regular. If it goes on more than a week without getting better, I'd go see your OB or PCP for a checkup. It can dehydrate you (even if you think you're well-hydrated). Drink some Gatorade to make sure you're getting your electrolytes and see if it helps. Eat more protein (cheese, peanut butter, meat) and see if that helps. Also eat more carbs/breads to help.

But like I said if it's been a week or more, go see your doc.

Yes.

Ok - a week is a good marker.

I'm going with good hydration based on color/frequency of pee. Is that a good one to go by?

You poor thing. Hydration is good if your pee is super light yellow or clear, regardless of how often you go (you can go a lot and still be dehydrated). I'd still be drinking Gatorade as a precaution, though. And I ditto ringstrue, BRAT diet is a good one, too. Bananas, bread, rice, apples, tea, toast.