Bowel Confusion

[Guest guest]

After dealing with Constipation for quite a while we are now faced

with the opposite. For almost two weeks now, loose bowels and total

incontinence. Is this normal to go from one to the other. If not,

is there commonly an underlying problem. Am I ignoring something I

should not ignore? I am planning a doctor appt. soon because we want

to have a check up before hitting the road (and this problem would be

difficult " on the road " )but should I be getting there sooner than

later. Everything else seems to be the same. " Normal " BP

flucuatons, same temp, maybe a little more depressed but could be

related to the bowel problems.

Thanks for any help.

Jan (from sunny, hot, dry AZ)

[Guest guest]

I wish I could offer advice. Certainly check with a doctor. However,

don't be surprised if they can not conclusively find anything. But

ALWAYS better to check than not.

This situation is not unusual for me. Though I do not have as much

problem with constipation as most, it is not at all unusual for

fluctuate between that and diarrhea. Stress with work or family or even

health seems to trigger the constipation. Of course, once I am able to

release the stress my body seems to over compensate. Just my own

personal observation.

Please be aware, I have only been diagnosed with Sporadic OPCA. The

doctor thinks MSA is a possibility. But too soon to know conclusively.

So, my experience may not be significant in this group.

Oh, yes, for everyone else I am here. Ask me anything, but NOT about

work. I am pleased I was able to survive the past two weeks with

nothing much worse that a small magnification of the symptoms. But I

hope the stress at work does not continue too long.

Regards,

=jbf=

B. Fisher

[Guest guest]

Oh, yes. You can certainly try the BRAT diet. Bananas, Rice,

Applesauce, and Tea. It's something we learned from raising our two

children. Bananas are my personal favorite. And it does seem to do the

trick most of the time. Not always, but would rather try first with

something simple like this. However, it also assumes plenty of liquid

input (preferably something that replenishes some sugar and salt).

Regards,

=jbf=

B. Fisher