It's as if my colon has stopped. Only works when I'm very backed up and then just a little at a time.
EXCEPT! Emotional crisis.
Does anyone think it's interesting that I immediately go to the bathroom when receiving bad news or if something is wrong that really, really bothers me?
They say there is a mind-gut connection.
My daughter called with a tough personal problem and needed me to come over - within 10 minutes I was in the bathroom - pooping "normally" - done - and out the door. No pain, no swiping of goo, no after poops. Just like a normal person.
For days I was "cured". As things progress, the stopped colon returns.
Now - what does that mean? Is there a possible solution buried in this info?
I am seeing a new doctor this week - she specializes not only in colon issues but also pelvic floor and organ weakness.
Written by
NewEnglander
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
It's a long shot, but I wonder if it has something to do with Cortisol?
You know how it's really common for most people to need to poop after they get up in the morning? Well, Cortisol levels rise on waking and getting up. There might be a connection perhaps. What to do about it though, I have no idea.
I think the bowels reacting like that is common with IBS. My work is sporadically stressful. During the stressful periods my guts go haywire. For constipation the only thing that works for me is magnesium citrate. I don’t think you can take it long term but it might help you out. Best of luck
I havent used it for a while but it's a UK company called Nu U. In tablet form. From my experience it's worth trying different brands and expensive isnt always the best. I bought expensive pro biotics a while back and they were hopeless for me despite glowing reviews. Best of luck
I have noticed in times of bad news... usually the type that leaves me with high anxiety for weeks.... I tend to not sleep, lose appetite and feel like another person has stepped in my shoes to take over and possibly ruin my life even more during these times... but yes, I seem to 'go' a bit better... not normal but better...
This is a reaction to stress or anxiety, your body goes into a fight or flight mode. I'm the same, as soon as I start getting anxious, lm in the bathroom. This can be anything like bad news, having to go somewhere like the doctors or dentist, or even just getting my hair trimmed sometimes! It's ridiculous I know, but that's the way it is. I take some deep breaths and that helps me keep calm.
Hi, I’ve signed up to the Nerva app, it was recommended by the NHS in the UK. It’s hypnotherapy daily sessions of around 15 mins and provides short reading on the disconnection between the brain and the gut and how to get them in sync again. You should google it. I’ve done it for 6 weeks now and have definitely noticed an improvement. Hope this helps
Sounds like something they can work with. Obviously your enteric nervous system is getting a kick start from your sympathetic nervous system to react and no longer be so sluggish! The gut and brain are very inter connected let’s hope they can help. Let us know how you get on, I’m sure there are others on this site with similar experiences, tho I know we can all be a little different!
I had a time when I was rushing to drive to Wales for an important meeting, conveniently I had to rush to the loo but yes, all complete, no mess, no excess time spent. I think our body is so consumed by this immediate emotion it gets the gut working. I also think in times like this we don't overthink about pooping so we spend less time as we've got her things going on!
I definitely though that since working from home and partly retiring this has gotten a whole lot worse - it's as if my body didn't have time to "all that" before
Hello New Englander. I have suffered with constipation for over 30 years and need to use (2) suppositories. My diet has been fairly high fibre as that's what I've been urged to do.
However, I've recently read "The Bowel Book" by Michael Levitt. It's very readable and what it says makes a lot of sense - in essence, for me, the right thing may be to cut back on fibre. I'm doing this gradually and alreay some improvement in that stool is better formed and not in messy dribs and drabs.
That appraoch may not be right for you but the book covers various bowel issues and well worth a read.
Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.
Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.
can laxatives make constipation worse?
Constipation pains.
Coping with unexplained flare ups 
