defecating issues

sorry if this is TMI

I often wake up needing a BM but there is only a small amount of sticky stool sitting in rectum

This small amount of stool is very difficult to pass, is it better just to wait until there is a significant amount of stool in rectum before trying . I am sure the straining is not good but I worry that the rectum should always be empty and feel the need to try and push it out

I am sure such a small amount is difficult for the GI muscles to push it along especially as it is so soft

I do typically have a large bowel movement but with very erratic timing. I was so used to a regular daily BM at the same time but now it is all in chaos until a couple of years ago, I am finding it hard to adjust to this new norm.

My DR thinks I have CPPS and pelvic tension due to pain but finding someone to help with this is in UK is very difficult.

I eat a lot of fibre and drink 2litres per day plus take laxido I did just cut this down to 2sachet from 2 as I thought it was making the stool so sticky It is driving me crazy with worry as I have been impacted in the past and do not want that to happen again

Anyone had the experience or can advise

[rubberpants3]

Hello Avacadoking,

I read your message with interest and empathy.

If you would like to contact me on private chat, I’ll be happy to discuss with you.

[xjrs]

It might be worth working on the constipation at bit more. You may find some of the tips below useful:

ibsresearcher.com/constipat...

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does anyone think there stools being so sticky and soft is the reason I have so much trouble passing them

I really have to push hard just to get it to move out which makes pelvic floor tighter and leaves me with rectal pain

I am so desperate to find a solution I have tried stretching exercises but then it is tighter the next day arghh can’t seem to get it right whatever I do

Also have frequent urination every hour but low volume I guess all linked to the tension

I do h have IBS but does it really cause all these issues ?

Any help advice would be appreciated more than you know