Sticky pooh

[Readmeastory]

Sorry but I’ve had sticky pooh and loose stools for a few days and lots of wind . Not changed my meds one sachet laxido at night and constella 290 in morning . I m in pain and feel a bit sicky . I did get put on a blood pressure tablet amlodipine 5mg ias well . Any advice . As doctors just say eat fruit veg and drink plenty . I asked to referred to see someone . But doctor said because I had all the tests and Ive got Diverticular and scar tissue and redundant bowel . I will be low down on the list for being referred as the virus has cause a backlog of other cases . . Any advice as fed up with constant battle .

[b1b1b1]

Check for SIBO. This does cause sticky BMs. A gastroenterologist ban diagnose this through a breath test. Most GPs have never heard of it.

[Readmeastory in reply to b1b1b1]

As you say doctor wasn’t sure so ended up asking for stool sample , and getting referred for another scan . But put on antibiotics see what happens 😟

[Nothingimpossible]

Hi sorry to hear your problems. I would still ask GP for a referral to gastroenterologist even if there is a long waiting list you will still be on list. Eating loads of fruit veg yes is healthy but some fruits and veg can cause diarrhoea. As b1b1b1 says check for sibo. Mention to GP if no luck still ask for referral. Wish you well.

[Readmeastory in reply to Nothingimpossible]

Going to phone tomorrow as pain is bad and not easing at all today .took buscopan and peppermint caplets to see if that would ease the pain . No luck so far .

[Gardenlover2020 in reply to Readmeastory]

I’m sorry to hear you’re having problems, I’d watch how much fruit & veg you’re having as they won’t help with diarrhoea, try cutting them down .

Have a look at the FODMAP diet it does help settle the gut .

Keep on at the doctor for a referral .

[Readmeastory in reply to Gardenlover2020]

Will have a look at that . 😋

[Readmeastory in reply to Nothingimpossible]

Went to go today and she has asked for a stool sample and is referring me for more tests . But as she says it will take awhile . Plus she gave me antibiotics incase there is a infection . But if I start passing blood oor my pain gets worse to phone 111. My urine was clear . So see what happens this week .

[Nothingimpossible in reply to Readmeastory]

I do hope you feel better soon. Fingers x the antibiotics work and you dont have a long wait for more tests xx

[Bits1961]

Don't know what gp's will do when the epidemic is over.. they may have to do some work 😅

[Maureen1958 in reply to Bits1961]

Hahaha.

[301246 in reply to Bits1961]

You're right there - NH S are definitely dragging their heals.

[b1b1b1 in reply to Bits1961]

That is one lucky thing about the US. Doctors have continued to see patients throughout covid, as they don't make any money otherwise. A lot of precautions have been taken, however. If a doctor gets a salary, now matter what, they can get lazy and this can cause patients a lot of suffering and cause serious illnesses to be missed.

[Bits1961 in reply to b1b1b1]

Very Very True 👍👍

[edwangy in reply to b1b1b1]

I see your point, but the dowm side of having to pay for everything is that you don't know if they're seeing you and sending you for all kinds of tests just for the money! There's no happy medium