change in bowel

[Harold2]

Hi anyone been like this loose stools for a day every 2 to 3 weeks then back to normal usually through the night bad abdominal pains to.Went the Dr did a stool test 4 weeks ago not heard anything back.

[rosco1]

Hi Harold2, yes I get bowel symptoms like you but I can have very loose stools for 3 or 4 days then become constipated then have a ( IBS ) normal stool. It's so depression, im a prisoner in my own home. Hope this helps you. Take Care.

[Misspomfrey]

It's common with IBS but you need to contact your Dr for the results of your stool test.

[Harold2 in reply to Misspomfrey]

Im going to phone the Dr tomorrow its stupid they just don’t get back to you but thats Drs surgeries for you nowadays.

[Moggiedee in reply to Harold2]

I was told by a snooty receptionist when I phoned to ask about the result of a recent stool test that the doctor will only contact you if the result is abnormal. This can't be right, can it? Leaving you worrying that something is dreadfully wrong. IBS causes anxiety without this adding to it.

[BabblingBrooks in reply to Moggiedee]

Yeah that’s what my surgery says too.

It probably makes sense actually.

[Harold2 in reply to BabblingBrooks]

Finally got through to surgery after an hour and a half on hold,results were Normal just wish they had phoned and told me🙄

[Frasina]

This can be typical is IBS; keep a food diary for a month to see if there is any triggers and also keep a mood chart - stress can make IBS worse! Sometimes you have to be your own doctor too.../ you can take Imodium for a couple of days; this will allow you to get out if need be.