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Anyone have digestive issues?
Posted on 7/13/17 at 2:01 pm
Posted on 7/13/17 at 2:01 pm
For as long as I can remember, I've never had a regular bathroom schedule. I always hear about people going twice a day and it blows my mind. As I will go 2-3 sometimes 6 days without having to go.
I've went to the doctor a couple times when I was younger...and they all say the same thing: Eat more fiber and exercise. OK. Fast forward 3-4 years later. I exercise daily, eat more than the recommended fiber amount, drink coffee, take caffeine pills, and drink over a gallon a water each day.
I usually don't eat unhealthy and I make sure I get my greens in everyday as well so it's not like I'm shoveling processed foods into my body either.
Do you think it is worth going to the doctor again just for them to tell me the same advice I've seen everywhere? Or is it possible something is actually wrong with my system? Anyone have a similar experience/issue?
TL; DR: Live a pretty healthy lifestyle and only use the bathroom 1 or 2 times per week. What's the deal?
I've went to the doctor a couple times when I was younger...and they all say the same thing: Eat more fiber and exercise. OK. Fast forward 3-4 years later. I exercise daily, eat more than the recommended fiber amount, drink coffee, take caffeine pills, and drink over a gallon a water each day.
I usually don't eat unhealthy and I make sure I get my greens in everyday as well so it's not like I'm shoveling processed foods into my body either.
Do you think it is worth going to the doctor again just for them to tell me the same advice I've seen everywhere? Or is it possible something is actually wrong with my system? Anyone have a similar experience/issue?
TL; DR: Live a pretty healthy lifestyle and only use the bathroom 1 or 2 times per week. What's the deal?
This post was edited on 7/13/17 at 3:23 pm
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Posted on 7/13/17 at 2:07 pm to Lazy But Talented
I went two weeks with out shitting in basic training 
But that's common for everyone the first month.
But that's common for everyone the first month.
Posted on 7/13/17 at 2:37 pm to StraightCashHomey21
I had really bad digestive problems in high school. Usually excruciating pain in the stomach and intestines, sometimes accompanied by nausea or diarrhea. I think the combination of rarely getting enough sleep, plus drinking a Five Hour Energy most mornings had a lot to do with that. My older brother had very similar problems when he was my age, so there might be some genetic cause in my case.
It's been much better in college, as I'm less stressed and get way more sleep per night on average. I still have some trouble now and then. When I went to Greece last summer, the jet lag really threw off my digestive system and I was constipated for 9 days! That wasn't fun.
I've been doing intermittent fasting since May 1st with the intention of losing fat, but my digestive problems have been almost nonexistent since. I've gone from having upset stomach/diarrhea 3-4 times a week to about once a month. I think not eating late at night before bed really helps, and IF encourages that.
Like you, I take a fiber supplement with my daily protein shake, and that helps too. I rarely take caffeine in the morning anymore unless I have to, but as a student, some days you can't function without it. I try to always get at least 7 hours of sleep, which is better than the 3-4 I would often get in high school.
It's been much better in college, as I'm less stressed and get way more sleep per night on average. I still have some trouble now and then. When I went to Greece last summer, the jet lag really threw off my digestive system and I was constipated for 9 days! That wasn't fun.
I've been doing intermittent fasting since May 1st with the intention of losing fat, but my digestive problems have been almost nonexistent since. I've gone from having upset stomach/diarrhea 3-4 times a week to about once a month. I think not eating late at night before bed really helps, and IF encourages that.
Like you, I take a fiber supplement with my daily protein shake, and that helps too. I rarely take caffeine in the morning anymore unless I have to, but as a student, some days you can't function without it. I try to always get at least 7 hours of sleep, which is better than the 3-4 I would often get in high school.
Posted on 7/13/17 at 2:39 pm to Michael Stein
I took probiotics for a month or so and it seemed to help a bit. Guess I will order some more and see if they are the key to it all.
Just one more thing to add to my daily intake.
Just one more thing to add to my daily intake.
Posted on 7/13/17 at 3:18 pm to Lazy But Talented
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Lazy But Talented
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But it exercise regularly
I don't believe you
This post was edited on 7/13/17 at 3:19 pm
Posted on 7/13/17 at 3:32 pm to Lazy But Talented
See my above post on Kefir Milk. doing a trial run with this to see if I can tell any differences.
It could be a number of reasons. My uncle had a oddly shaped sigmoid, which is the lower part of your colon that makes sort of an "s" shape before heading south. his basically made an extra turn before heading south which caused him issues all of his life and ultimately major issues down the road which he's currently dealing with. have you ever had an MRI or colonoscopy??
i have had issues but nothing too traumatic & The doctors treating him told me and my siblings that this is very likely hereditary and to ensure we take the proper steps for good colon health. Ie. probiotics, good fiber, lower red meat intake, etc...
It could be a number of reasons. My uncle had a oddly shaped sigmoid, which is the lower part of your colon that makes sort of an "s" shape before heading south. his basically made an extra turn before heading south which caused him issues all of his life and ultimately major issues down the road which he's currently dealing with. have you ever had an MRI or colonoscopy??
i have had issues but nothing too traumatic & The doctors treating him told me and my siblings that this is very likely hereditary and to ensure we take the proper steps for good colon health. Ie. probiotics, good fiber, lower red meat intake, etc...
Posted on 7/13/17 at 3:43 pm to mrservon
Never had and MRI or colonoscopy. Also it's not like I get crazy constipated to where I'm in pain. I just don't go to the bathroom.
But I feel like for most people. It sounds like for most people they will eat, get full, then have to use the restroom soon after. I just eat feel full/uncomfortable for a few hours then it just goes away.
But I feel like for most people. It sounds like for most people they will eat, get full, then have to use the restroom soon after. I just eat feel full/uncomfortable for a few hours then it just goes away.
This post was edited on 7/13/17 at 3:50 pm
Posted on 7/13/17 at 4:09 pm to Lazy But Talented
As long as you're blowing the toilet up in those 1-2 times, I'm sure it's fine
Posted on 7/13/17 at 4:10 pm to Lazy But Talented
Yeah. I cut out gluten and it helped.
Posted on 7/13/17 at 4:54 pm to Lazy But Talented
Are you taking any prescription meds?
Try avoiding dairy and gluten for 2-3 weeks and see if you notice a difference. May or may not work but worth a try.
I would give probiotics a try. Some recent research suggested this would be a good one, Dr. Formulas Nexabiotic Probiotics. Check on Amazon. Very affordable, many different researched strains, good amount of CFU's
I heard l-glutamine is great for the gut. Jarrow makes a pharmaceutical grade I believe. Should be able to find on Amazon.
Eat as close to the ground as possible. Whole Foods and grass fed, free range meats.
Try avoiding dairy and gluten for 2-3 weeks and see if you notice a difference. May or may not work but worth a try.
I would give probiotics a try. Some recent research suggested this would be a good one, Dr. Formulas Nexabiotic Probiotics. Check on Amazon. Very affordable, many different researched strains, good amount of CFU's
I heard l-glutamine is great for the gut. Jarrow makes a pharmaceutical grade I believe. Should be able to find on Amazon.
Eat as close to the ground as possible. Whole Foods and grass fed, free range meats.
Posted on 7/13/17 at 6:37 pm to Lazy But Talented
Have you ever tried digestive enzymes?
I'd also recommend prescript assist probiotics, better than anything you'll find in store.
Eat plenty of greens!
I'd also recommend prescript assist probiotics, better than anything you'll find in store.
Eat plenty of greens!
Posted on 7/13/17 at 7:29 pm to Lazy But Talented
Digestive issue can be caused by any number of things. Standard practice is to increase fiber and water intake. However, this actually makes things worse for some people.
I second the probiotic remedy. While I don't think any particular one is a Magic pill, based on what I've read in the literature you will get most noticeable result with high species diversity and a large population size.
For the past year and a half I've been taking Hyberbiotics Pro-15 and have had good results.
I second the probiotic remedy. While I don't think any particular one is a Magic pill, based on what I've read in the literature you will get most noticeable result with high species diversity and a large population size.
For the past year and a half I've been taking Hyberbiotics Pro-15 and have had good results.
Posted on 7/13/17 at 7:40 pm to Lazy But Talented
Fecal transplant.
Posted on 7/13/17 at 7:48 pm to Lazy But Talented
This is me. I ran through the gamut of trial and error trying to get things going in the proper direction with no luck.
Even occasional miralax was very uncomfortable.
It wasn't until I was near 40 that I found out that I have Ehlers Danlos Syndrome which causes all sorts of Gastrointestinal motility problems.
EDS is not very common but what I can suggest to you that may help that helps in a lot of the EDS population is an increase in magnesium intake. For EDS patients we need to take even more than the typical recommended dosage.
Anyway good luck!
Even occasional miralax was very uncomfortable.
It wasn't until I was near 40 that I found out that I have Ehlers Danlos Syndrome which causes all sorts of Gastrointestinal motility problems.
EDS is not very common but what I can suggest to you that may help that helps in a lot of the EDS population is an increase in magnesium intake. For EDS patients we need to take even more than the typical recommended dosage.
Anyway good luck!
Posted on 7/13/17 at 10:15 pm to LSUfan20005
Probiotics are on the way and I have digestive enzymes. I just need to remember to take them with every meal.
Hopefully if I get consistent enough with these two it will help a lot. Damn shame I'll have to spend ~$35 a month just to get regular movements. Worth it though if so.
Hopefully if I get consistent enough with these two it will help a lot. Damn shame I'll have to spend ~$35 a month just to get regular movements. Worth it though if so.
This post was edited on 7/13/17 at 10:16 pm
Posted on 7/13/17 at 10:28 pm to Lazy But Talented
If you want a pretty interesting read and a better understanding of what makes up our gut and subsequent overall health I really enjoyed the book "Gut" by Giulia Enders.
Posted on 7/13/17 at 10:30 pm to BM7133
I'll add it to my book list. 
Posted on 7/14/17 at 7:52 am to Lazy But Talented
Grains are often a negative for your gut health. If you are having problems with digestion you should drop grains in a heartbeat. Grains/starches/sugars promote the bad bacteria.
Posted on 7/14/17 at 7:55 am to Lazy But Talented
I'll second the comment above on magnesium, Natural Calm is worth a shot.
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