Anonymous
07/27/2023 18:24
Subject: I’ve had loose bowels for three months. Should I be concerned?
That’s a long time to go to the bathroom.
Anonymous
07/27/2023 18:02
Subject: I’ve had loose bowels for three months. Should I be concerned?
Try a low fodmap diet
Anonymous
07/27/2023 15:40
Subject: Re:I’ve had loose bowels for three months. Should I be concerned?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Define loose - like diarrhea (7) or just mushy blobs (5)?
Different pp, but 5.
That isn't that weird and it's not diarrhea. Up your fiber and water intake.
Anonymous
07/27/2023 15:36
Subject: Re:I’ve had loose bowels for three months. Should I be concerned?
Anonymous wrote:Define loose - like diarrhea (7) or just mushy blobs (5)?
Different pp, but 5.
Anonymous
07/27/2023 15:31
Subject: Re:I’ve had loose bowels for three months. Should I be concerned?
Define loose - like diarrhea (7) or just mushy blobs (5)?
Anonymous
07/27/2023 15:18
Subject: I’ve had loose bowels for three months. Should I be concerned?
Anonymous wrote:Any intestinal discomfort? A whole lot of people develop lactose intolerance when they get older. You could simply eliminate dairy for a couple of weeks and see if it makes a difference.
Yep - that's what it was, in my case. I experienced similar to OP. My GP ran a battery of blood tests, including celiac, bacterial infection, and parasites. I got referred to an allergist, who did an allergy panel - came up that I was allergic to certain trees (which I already knew), but nothing else out of the ordinary. The allergist brought up the possibility of lactose intolerance, and advised gradually eliminating dairy. That worked; I drastically cut back on dairy, and the GI problems/loose bowel movements totally disappeared.
Hoping you find the cause soon, OP.
Anonymous
07/27/2023 15:17
Subject: I’ve had loose bowels for three months. Should I be concerned?
My first question would be do I need a colonoscopy as stool changes can be a warning sign of colon cancer. Not saying you have it. I’m saying if it were me, I would start there to rule it out.
Anonymous
07/27/2023 14:54
Subject: I’ve had loose bowels for three months. Should I be concerned?
Any intestinal discomfort? A whole lot of people develop lactose intolerance when they get older. You could simply eliminate dairy for a couple of weeks and see if it makes a difference.
Anonymous
07/27/2023 14:51
Subject: I’ve had loose bowels for three months. Should I be concerned?
ive had it my entire life...60 now and healthy
Anonymous
07/27/2023 14:51
Subject: Re:I’ve had loose bowels for three months. Should I be concerned?
This happened to me and it was C diff. I had loose stools, but felt totally fine otherwise. Definitely get checked out. They will likely ask you to give a stool sample, so prepare for that.
Anonymous
07/27/2023 14:08
Subject: I’ve had loose bowels for three months. Should I be concerned?
Why, yes. Yes, you should.
Anonymous
07/27/2023 14:07
Subject: I’ve had loose bowels for three months. Should I be concerned?
OP do you have any other symptoms?
Anonymous
07/27/2023 14:01
Subject: I’ve had loose bowels for three months. Should I be concerned?
Start with bloodwork and GI appointment. Could be a food allergy developed too.
Anonymous
07/27/2023 13:58
Subject: I’ve had loose bowels for three months. Should I be concerned?
Any blood? Any pain? Start the ball rolling and get on the schedule for a GI doctor. You likely won't get an appointment for several months. if you still have loose BMs by then you will need the appointment.
Anonymous
07/27/2023 13:53
Subject: I’ve had loose bowels for three months. Should I be concerned?
Sorry, I know this is a gross topic, but for the last three much essentially every bowel movement I’ve had (which is at least once daily) has been loose. I know this is not normal, but is it something I should be very concerned about? Also, I’m 50 so could this be related to peri-menopause?