Bowel problems - I don't get the urge to have a bm for 3 or 4 days then around the 5th day I get terrible cramps follwed by diarrhea, then the pattern repeats its self. I eat a fairly balanced diet and excersize daily. Maby more fibre?
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That is not normal and I would strongly suggest you seek out a competent gastroenterologist. If you are eating a balance diet and drinking plenty of water, you should be moving things on a daily basis. I suggest the physician, because my mom put off seeing a doctor with similar symptoms which later turned out to be colon cancer. I'm not trying to scare you but you really should get this checked out.
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You could actually have irritable bowel syndrome, and in some cases adding MORE fiber to your diet can further complicate the condition. Like the other poster said, go see your doctor.
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How much meat and dairy do you eat?
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Ouch you may have IBS, go see a doctor. symptoms: Some people may have lower abdominal pain with constipation that is sometimes followed by diarrhea. Other people have pain and mild constipation but no diarrhea. Symptoms that are sometimes present include intestinal gas and passage of mucus in stools. http://www.webmd.com/ibs/guide/Irritable-Bowel-Syndrome-IBS-Symptoms Drink LOTS of water and call a doctor, IBS is NOT a life or death thing, but it does need treatment.
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Some fruit with your increased fiber and more water. You might want to look into a 7 day detox where you eliminate anything processed. One wonders if you are on any medications or if there is some stress in your life.
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