I've had narrow stools for quite awhile. I've had colon cancer tests and colonoscopys, all negative. Have regular movements and no issues. I've never had other GI issues and never brought it up to my gastro but I will next time. Is this just being 70? I know whats on the internet but what say you?
Embarrassing question about stools
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Amanda76
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I think 'narrow stool' is common among old folks, particulary over age 75.
I have so called, 'IBS' which is incomplete stools with often diarehha. With Rx med which my G.I. doctor rx'ed has been helping in great deal. Recently, my stool has been 'regularity,' no longer IBS to worry about, but my stools is sort of 'narrow' twice a day.
Guessing that our Colon getting 'narrow' which contributes 'narrow stool. My Gastroentologist . told me 'colon' is 'muscle' which probably getting narrow and weaker as we age. My IBS which started 2 years ago and G.I. Doctor told me 'it's age' my G.I. system getting weaker.
Your worry about it is understandable, but you may not concern as long as you have regularity.
Ask your G.I. Doctor on your next appointment.
I have so called, 'IBS' which is incomplete stools with often diarehha. With Rx med which my G.I. doctor rx'ed has been helping in great deal. Recently, my stool has been 'regularity,' no longer IBS to worry about, but my stools is sort of 'narrow' twice a day.
Guessing that our Colon getting 'narrow' which contributes 'narrow stool. My Gastroentologist . told me 'colon' is 'muscle' which probably getting narrow and weaker as we age. My IBS which started 2 years ago and G.I. Doctor told me 'it's age' my G.I. system getting weaker.
Your worry about it is understandable, but you may not concern as long as you have regularity.
Ask your G.I. Doctor on your next appointment.
gruntlabor
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I would increase my 'apple a day' to two apples a day for nice big fluffy stools.
CallMeKate
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You make it sound so... pretty.
Sorry, I put my goof hat on this morning and can't help myself.
gruntlabor
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You make it sound so... pretty.
Well, it is pretty, Kate. A healthy bm smells pretty too, like peat. It's all enclosed in a nice biofilm, so no mess.
debodun
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There's a commercial in TV that claims taking psyllium fiber every day can alleviate many bowel problems. However, a doctor would be the one tell you the best course of action.
IKE
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I've been taking a heaping tablespoon of psyllium every day for ages....soft stools and go daily.
PeppermintPatty
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I also take psyllium fibre and am regular daily.
Aunt Bea
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Another vote for psyllium fiber.
oscash
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I always make sure I eat at least 3 prunes a day with my porridge, also one stick of soft eating Licorice, that gets the old bowels working good and proper.
CallMeKate
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And this is... what exactly? Like Metamucil? Or does it come in another form?
Aunt Bea
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PeppermintPatty
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I was wrong. It’s called restoraLAX and contains no psyllium . I used to take psyllium but stopped taking it. My pharmacist told me to take restoraLAX instead.
Nathan
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I could eat a whole cord of firewood and it wouldn't help. Magnesium Citrate works wonders.
I will say increase the fiber in your diet. More veggies, fruits, and legumes. The doctor asked me to use carrots and cucumbers for snacking. I have added more fruits and vegetables that normally were not a interest for me. Asparagus, strawberries, squash. I have finally grasped the concept of it you don't try it, you don't know if you like it.
I have always liked squash but fried. I have learned sometimes we have to experiment and find new health ways for foods. I still don't eat things I don't like but at least I give them a chance.
I have always liked squash but fried. I have learned sometimes we have to experiment and find new health ways for foods. I still don't eat things I don't like but at least I give them a chance.
Jules
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My doctor recommended this to my husband. Costco has the best prices.
PeppermintPatty
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Costco has it in an extra big size for a great price.
Mitch86
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I take 1 Senna Plus tablet with dinner every night. It does a great job keeping my stools regular and looking normal. My wife also uses Senna Plus. I'm 91 and my wife is 87.
QuietByNature
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I wake up, have my extra strong coffee and that kicks off my morning constitution like clock work.
Has been my ritual for decades.
Has been my ritual for decades.
Amanda76
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Both you and your wife is very lucky. I took Senna when my conspitation started that was about 15 years ago and I even did not reach in my 70s. Senna did not work for me and I just ignore it.
Conspitation lasted about a week or more that aggrevated my colon(in my guess). After more years passed by, I felt a strange feeling, 'gurgling' and pain in my lower abdomen. That precipitated IBS which is 'incomplete' BM along with 'diarehha and several time to the bathroom which sometimes occurs in the middle of night, even very early morning, 3 - 4 a.m. that interrupted my sleep.
Rx helps, but it's to be my life-long struggle, even though I have no idea how many more years I'll be on this Earth.