Impact of PNE on stool shape

[tummydepressed]

Hello all.

So, I definitely have either PNE or Pelvic Floor Dysfunction. I understand why this makes stools hard to pass etc.....

However, I don't understand why diet has such a major impact on my stools - when the problem is related to my muscles etc...........

Does this mean I have another problem as well, (IBS, SIBO, IC etc.......)

The problem is my stools are always sticky, mushy and hard to pass.......

I believe it is Violet who has said in the past that stools should be like apple sauce... I have tried movicol to help with this, but it made me feel sick. I have also used Pysillium Husk, but it gave me wind and made me need to have BMs more often. Is there a more natural/gentle alternative?

Thanks in advance for any advice you can offer.......

J

[PaulSa]

Hello all.

So, I definitely have either PNE or Pelvic Floor Dysfunction. I understand why this makes stools hard to pass etc.....

However, I don't understand why diet has such a major impact on my stools - when the problem is related to my muscles etc...........

Does this mean I have another problem as well, (IBS, SIBO, IC etc.......)

The problem is my stools are always sticky, mushy and hard to pass.......

I believe it is Violet who has said in the past that stools should be like apple sauce... I have tried movicol to help with this, but it made me feel sick. I have also used Pysillium Husk, but it gave me wind and made me need to have BMs more often. Is there a more natural/gentle alternative?

Thanks in advance for any advice you can offer.......

J

I too suffer with mild IBS, GERD but have very little to no pain during BM. I do eat ceral every morning with 1/3 cup of Buds (Pysilium), blueberries and I find that keeps me regular.

[Emily B]

Hi, J.

An internet search on "healthy stool" comes up with lots of websites. You can try to figure out what's going on with your body by looking at your stool.

http://altmedicine.about.com/od/getting ... stools.htm

http://health.msn.com/health-topics/dig ... =100182622

Emily B.

[janetm2]

J,
My physical therapist provided the following:
Special recipe
1cup applesauce
1/4 Cup oat bran
1/4 cup prune juice
For diarrhea omit prune juice

Power pudding
2 cups bran flakes
1/2 applesauce
1/2 chopped dates
1/3 cup pruine juice
1/3 orange juice

Store in refrigerator. Have 2 tablespoons or either special recipe in morning or power pudding each evening with 6-8 ounces water. Increase to 3tablespoons if needed in 1week. Increase to 4 tablespoons if needed at the end of 2weeks. Continue on regular basis.

My gastroenterologist gave me miralax and said to take 1tablespoon mineral oil at bedtime. Now that I am taking oxycodone more often my primary carecsaid to take senacot or senna laxatives the nights of the days I take the oxy.

Hope you find an answer that works for you.
Janet

[Violet M]

Janet, I think it's trial and error until you find what works. Prune juice doesn't agree with me. Magnesium citrate tablets are my solution -- just adjust the amount to what I need.

[janetm2]

Violet,
Definitely all of what we do here (constipation solutions, medicines, etc.) Is trial and error as everyone's body is different. I also try to eat plenty of fiber which is getting easier now that I can start cooking again. Take out food is a challenge to find a healthy meal. Glad you have something that works.
Janet