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awkward question

ang16
ang16 Posts: 91
edited September 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Im wondering if anyone , since losing weight and cutting out the junk....has had issues relating to bowel movements and them becoming loose... I am about to visit the doctor for the second time today, as I have been asked to provide a sample and also need to have blood tests done as for the past 7 days, I have had this issue but only in the morning.

I realise it may be something that some are not comfortable speaking about so feel free to message me privately. I just want to know what this could be. The doctor mentioned celiac something or other but i really doubt that this is the issue.

Thanks for taking the time to read.

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  • Goal_Seeker_1988
    Goal_Seeker_1988 Posts: 1,619 Member
    Your body may just be detoxing itself especially if you are eating really healthy now and you never ate as healthy before.
  • fitaliciag
    fitaliciag Posts: 373
    Your body is probably just adjusting to your new fiber-rich and junk-free diet. I get that like on a particularly high-fiber day. the junk clogs you up. and pooing is a good thing!! :)
  • morganadk2_deleted
    morganadk2_deleted Posts: 1,696 Member
    I don't see any water logged ,? if i don't drink enough water it can cause me problems in that department , also i see you eat white bread, maybe switch to wholemeal bread and track your fiber..
  • PandaFit450
    PandaFit450 Posts: 619 Member
    Hi

    I was the same in the beginning - I'm sure it was doen to the change in diet & drinking more fluids.

    Soon settled down again.

    Hope you feel better soon

    Jules
  • ang16
    ang16 Posts: 91
    Thanks for the responses.

    I drink a tonne of water , but I never log it as I always forget.

    I also ate pretty healthy prior to joining but I have smaller portions now. .. Just cant seem to figure it out adn maybe it really is just a bug?
  • GemmieNoWobbles
    GemmieNoWobbles Posts: 398 Member
    I seem to have gone the other way... and cant... I think its because I used to eat tons of fruit and I have cut this down significantly because of the sugar!! Its driving me nuts... I feel like that senacot advert with the lady piling food into her handbag (hangbag being tummy). :grumble:
  • ang16
    ang16 Posts: 91
    Hey Gemma

    Maybe because you arent eating the fruit, that this is why? Try some hot water in the morning with or without lemon?
  • Xaspar
    Xaspar Posts: 726 Member
    I have not personally had that issue, however, I have seen posts in the past from others who have. Maybe I have avoided it because I still don't eat as 'clean' as I probably should. Some people reported there were similar issues for as long as a month.

    Anyway. If this is a relatively recent issue, that is happening to coincide with your diet change, then that possibly is the issue. After a while, I would think your body would even itself out and things will settle out a little.

    Pardon the pun, but hopefully it all comes out in the end. Good luck.
  • Helena4
    Helena4 Posts: 124
    I have IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) and this sounds exactly the same as what I suffer with. Every morning about an hour after breakfast or alot of fluid - it's straight to the bathroom!! It's normal, don't worry :) you can take IBS medication, but for me, I just deal with the symptoms as my body rejects a lot of medication. See how the test results go, and see what the doctors feel is best for you. But, to me, it sounds normal (even though I know it isn't nice to deal with!)
  • GemmieNoWobbles
    GemmieNoWobbles Posts: 398 Member
    Thanks Angie, I will try that! I might take some senacot before bed to see if I can kick myself back into some sort of rhythm... also had prunes with my porridge this morning! :grumble:
  • ronny23
    ronny23 Posts: 35
    I think you need to read this!!
    http://www.healthandlifestyle.ca/Health/Digestion/digestion.aspx
    I haven't gone to the doctor yet, but after reading it I noticed I needed to avoid even certain healthy natural products... My sin was coffee ...

    Read it. Tell me what you think by email or here.
    Hope it helps.
    P.s: I avoided milk( even skimmed milk), coffee, red meat, sausages,and I am having flax seed, tons of water , no fat yogurt, pineapple ... I notice the difference from one day to another...
  • chels1605
    chels1605 Posts: 206 Member
    I go "loose" when im eating healthy (fruit/veggies/no potato)

    It's normal I would say! I have IBS.... or used to.... so sometimes that flares up but I just go with it.... as long as my bums not bleeding I'm not bothered what its like!
  • jamiellen1
    jamiellen1 Posts: 7
    senekot is a laxative its going to make it worse not better!!! i have IBS and if i dont take imodium in the morning 10 min after i eat anything i have emergency trips to the potty! its most likely the fruit and veggie's your eating!
  • ang16
    ang16 Posts: 91
    thanks so much everyone for your honest answers, i realise that its isnt a popular topic of conversation!LOL

    I shall also have a look at the link.

    i handed in my samples but they couldnt get blood from me :(
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