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Normal Bm's

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Ok- let's define a normal BM as not diarrhea, not rock hard, not painful or accompanied by cramping, somewhere in the area of a brownish color, don't care if it floats or sinks :P or sinks then floats (kind of like an exorcist poop!).

Just wondering. Trying to figure out where in the range I am here. They are way better than they were about 6 months ago- less constipated (my main problem), have had several recent bouts of diarrhea after antibiotics (mostly related to having dairy), but sometimes I just have these days where I poop non-stop (not D but soft) and I feel like crud. Nauseous, upset tummy, achey. I KNOW it's not gluten, I think it might be soy (which I cut out 3 weeks ago so re-learning how to avoid a new food) but sometimes I just wonder if I might actually have IBS. I doubt it, but I'm just wondering how others fare in the toilette! Thanks- I know this is not a pleasant topic for a summer day. B

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StrongerToday Enthusiast
StrongerToday
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I've been so proud of mine the past few weeks. Haven't been this regular in years, and what beauties they are!

And, oh God, Did I really say that out loud??? :rolleyes:

Guest BERNESES
Guest BERNESES
Posted

Yes you did.... and I'm glad because I want people to tell the truth!!!!! :D:blink:

As Dave Chapelle refers to them- the cock-a-dooky, stinky-stinkies are VERY importnt!!!!

kabowman Explorer
kabowman
Posted

OK, for the first time in YEARS, I don't have anything in my diet, currently, that is bothering me. AND the first thing I noticed was, wow, I am not going to the bathroom 3+ times a day, always D. I was NORMAL!!!! Even told the hubby--I was so proud (scarry, ain't it).

charmaine broxton Newbie
charmaine broxton
Posted

I take it floating bm's are not normal?.x :huh:

Guest BERNESES
Guest BERNESES
Posted
I take it floating bm's are not normal?.x :huh:

I could be wrong but I think that the deal is the ultimate BM floats for a few seconds and then sinks gently. :P

No, I was just saying that in terms of answering the question I personally didn't care if they float or sank. This is cracking me up for some reason...overtired. :blink:

charmaine broxton Newbie
charmaine broxton
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I don't get normal bm's and I have gone today at leat 4 times. This is a strange topic me thinks :P

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Guest BERNESES
Guest BERNESES
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True..'tis, but I've been gluten-free for about a year and a half and something is still troubling my gut and I cannot for the life of me figure out what it is. No gluten, no soy, no legumes, but something is still not right as I have days where I don't feel glutened, but I don't feel good and go to the bathroom like4-5 times and I cannot figure out what it is. <_<

I guess I'm trying to gauge if I still have a leaky gut after all this time. Or if I need to eliminate another food. I recently cut out all legumes, and that has improved many things but not everything. :huh:

I figure the best place to ask would be here where these "issues" are freely discussed. B)

dionnek Enthusiast
dionnek
Posted

Ok - I'll play. I've only been gluten-free for 2 months now so am not seeing any improvement, but I have BMs (sometimes D but mostly just soft - not pure liquid) at least 5-6 times per day (this is better than before going gluten-free - used to have BMs 8-10 times per day!). I also used to have a very large, hard poop every morning that would make me cry and clog up the toilet, but I haven't had that since going gluten-free :)

Green12 Enthusiast
Green12
Posted
I don't get normal bm's and I have gone today at leat 4 times. This is a strange topic me thinks :P

Actually charmaine broxton, poop, or lack there of, is a popular subject around here. Since it is so much a part of the condition, either the big "d" or the big "c". :D

I'm pretty regular now Berneses, after struggling with the big "C" all my life. I think it id due to cutting out my many intolerances other than gluten and just eating more whole foods and balanced meals.

wozzy Apprentice
wozzy
Posted

I used to have quite a few per day, before I knew I had celiac disease. I only got really bad BMs when I hate extreme amounts of gluten (like after carbo-loading), but usually they were frequent and quite tan.

Now it's down to like 1 a day. If I get glutened now, I get our good friend Mr. C.

Guest BERNESES
Guest BERNESES
Posted
Actually charmaine broxton, poop, or lack there of, is a popular subject around here. Since it is so much a part of the condition, either the big "d" or the big "c". :D

I'm pretty regular now Berneses, after struggling with the big "C" all my life. I think it id due to cutting out my many intolerances other than gluten and just eating more whole foods and balanced meals.

Thanks Julie- I think everyone was starting to think I was weird.

Lymetoo Contributor
Lymetoo
Posted

Hi bernesses.....I'm new here, but was wondering if maybe casein is your other intolerance??

Thanks for the poop discussions. :blink: I'm trying to figure things out yet!!

bluejeangirl Contributor
bluejeangirl
Posted

I keep a poop diary B) I like to keep track of how things are moving. I used to go maybe two to three times a week and it would be hard to pass. Now I'm going about 5 times a week and not so much strain anymore. For about 4 days I tried to eat the recommended amount of fiber a day, I think its 25 to 30 grams and found it alittle hard to follow. You really had to have 2 fruits and about 4 servings of vegetable aday. But for chronic C's like me it makes the most effortless bm's. I get jealous of people who can bran cereal or muffins.....so much easier.

gail

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