Re: bm good but mucousy when wiping

[Guest guest]

Hi Eileen! I had the same problem for about 6 weeks after starting the diet. It

has been clearing up. I think you need to give it some time. How long have you

been on the diet?

Don

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[Guest guest]

sorry forgot to put that - i'm on 2 years 9 months - but not something i usually

see - just recovered a couple of weeks ago from 5 weeks of D caused by too much

hcl/enzymes - plus i'm taking mag/potassium now to rehydrate - so thought maybe

that causes mucous???? like i said not a typical symptom for me so wondering

thanks don

eileen

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[Guest guest]

Eileen, mucous is produced by irritated bowel as a protective mechanism against

an irritant, and it is seen in IBS and IBD. Remember from BTVC, it is the gut's

first response to an irritant and damage is done when the bacteria break down

the mucous defense of the bowel.

You just may be irritated from this last episode or ate something. I do this

once in a while- usually in response to something I ate. If you see a lot of

it, or it gets worse, then you would have to think you are sensitive to

something, but I would not be super worried if it happens rarely- it's the gut's

defense mechanism at work.

PJ

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