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The diaherra began 3 months ago. Everyday is a challenge. Does anyone know of stretches, etc. on moving my body.
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I started having diarrhea issues five years ago. The doctor said no raw fruits or vegetables…I started taking metamucil twice daily and the diarrhea subsided after three months and after I had lost 10 pounds.
The diarrhea returned last year. Finding no cause after blood work, the doctor said it’s stress since my husband had just passed away. Again I lost weight.
I went to a different gastroenterologist and after blood work said I’m pre celiac. Her advice was to follow a low fiber diet.
Upon her advice I would take 1/2 Imodium at night when I had a diarrhea flare up-it helped.
Nine months ago I went for a routine colonoscopy-they found adenocarcinoma -I immediately went to Sloan Kettering and had a successful colon resection-stage one, lymph nodes clear, no spread.
The doctor felt that the diarrhea had no correlation to the cancer.
After surgery I was to follow a low fiber diet-it did get flare ups.
A month ago I started the FODMAP diet… gluten free, lactose free. It seems to help a lot but if I include raw vegetables, my stool is very soft (wiping a lot).
I can have occasional gluten or lactose.
I’m keeping a good journal.
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Oh gosh, Samz. It seems like your microspopic colitis is presenting new challenges.
You ask specifically about body movement or stretching that might help. I don't know anything specific to help with diarrhea, but I do know that regular exercise can help keep you regular. What kind of activities do you do regularly?