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WOMAN ONLY PLEASE....

frannyannemum
frannyannemum Posts: 142
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Sorry to be so graphic but mother nature has put in her monthly appearance today and for some reason, I can't stop loosening my bowels. Don't know why.... sorry if anyone is eating :(

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  • Atlantique
    Atlantique Posts: 2,484 Member
    I feel for you, but that's pretty typical for me, too.
  • jreese5226
    jreese5226 Posts: 328 Member
    I think it's pretty normal and is generally considered to be hormonal.
  • OSUalum
    OSUalum Posts: 449 Member
    Unfortunately thats common. Hormonal.
  • jamielise2
    jamielise2 Posts: 432 Member
    I actually do know why...talked to my doctor about it awhile ago. It's because of the prosteglandins which make the uterus contract. They also trigger the bowels when they get too high. Try some Naproxen Sodium or Ibuprofen...both are prosteglandin inhibitors.
  • _eislek_
    _eislek_ Posts: 198 Member
    I'm the same way every time! I feel your pain!
  • sarahlyzzibeth
    sarahlyzzibeth Posts: 108
    Mine usually has the opposite effect if you know what I mean. Our bodies are weird.
  • Ashleypeterson37
    Ashleypeterson37 Posts: 347 Member
    I have the same issue everytime TOM shows up....
  • sunshine__angel
    sunshine__angel Posts: 366 Member
    It happens, unfortunately. Try drinking some Gatorade and lots of water. Dehydration is bad when you are having stomach problems. The more fluids you lose, the more you need to intake!!
  • losermomof3
    losermomof3 Posts: 386 Member
    Your not alone!
  • fitnessbekhs
    fitnessbekhs Posts: 71
    Happens every month like that for me....
  • Micheller1210
    Micheller1210 Posts: 460 Member
    Ditto!
  • Loveebbs
    Loveebbs Posts: 300 Member
    I believe it's pretty normal because it happens to me also sometimes. I feel your pain!
  • writtenINthestars
    writtenINthestars Posts: 1,933 Member
    Gotta love hormones. It's normal. (unfortunately)
  • frannyannemum
    frannyannemum Posts: 142
    Thank you ladies for your help :) Hope you are all doing well with your ventures.
  • PrairieRoseNE
    PrairieRoseNE Posts: 265 Member
    Mine usually has the opposite effect if you know what I mean. Our bodies are weird.

    Same here - when it's near that TOM - I try to eat foods that help keep things "regular" - otherwise it's TROUBLE!
    I always knew I was weird - LOL
  • stefraab
    stefraab Posts: 402 Member
    happens to me all the time.
  • DahnaLane
    DahnaLane Posts: 97 Member
    I actually do know why...talked to my doctor about it awhile ago. It's because of the prosteglandins which make the uterus contract. They also trigger the bowels when they get too high. Try some Naproxen Sodium or Ibuprofen...both are prosteglandin inhibitors.

    Exactly... it's the hormones.

    I have this same occurance 24 hours prior to TOM, that practically empties my bowels :embarassed:
    TMI?:laugh:
  • sdirbder
    sdirbder Posts: 159 Member
    I have more bowel movements on my TOM.
  • fionat29
    fionat29 Posts: 717 Member
    I always know when its TOTM because I stop going at all for 2-3 days. Once I've started I "go" back to normal again.
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