Just checking

[Cjc_woodworx]

Hi all just wondering is it bad that I haven't had a BM today not had any bloating or no ibs symptoms today just haven't been toilet

[b1b1b1]

I think one day is OK and so nice that you don't have any unpleasant symptoms.

[Linley]

Enjoy the good days- good to know that you were ok for a day, that's the trouble with confirmed IBS one day nothing next day too much. You just have to learn what your pattern is write a diary that may help and if you have any symptoms out of the norm go back to your GP

[helen1992x]

Not everyone has a BM every day. If you have unpleasant symptoms like pain and bloating, you may need to go but can't - enjoy a symptom free day and try not to worry

[Cjc_woodworx]

Another thing is dark brown stools are ok isn't it? sorry to be a pain in the backside

[howarddavies in reply to Cjc_woodworx]

I had that the other day. It was a one off & I think it was down to something I ate. Unless it becomes a regular occurrence it's probably nothing to worry about

[Eliana5 in reply to Cjc_woodworx]

Yes, that is fine. Sometimes it can relate to food you ate..like cocoa..or chocolate..it is only when they have blood on/in them or black and tarry, pencil thin..should be a case for concern..

[Cjc_woodworx in reply to Eliana5]

Like now I am the opposite basically gone back to normal normal colour basically perfect then I ate oreos yesterday and started drinking amino acids what's got alot of magnesium in it and now gone dark again

[Eliana5 in reply to Cjc_woodworx]

Yes..that is normal..☺

[Cjc_woodworx in reply to Eliana5]

Thankyou my mind is at ease I do appreciate and I do apologize if I been daft

[Eliana5 in reply to Cjc_woodworx]

You're welcome..no dumb questions at all..that (I think?) is what we all on this forum for..questions, concerns, non-judgement and support, empathy. We are all having concerns or issues. So, you are fine. ☺👍

[Eliana5]

Hi, you don't have to have a bowel movement every day. Some people can go two to three days without one and be fine. With me however, have not had one in 7 days..and possible rectal prolapse..something isn't right. Don't see a Gastro till end of August..so looks like another trip to ER..