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Mixed stools hard and normal

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Steph1988
Steph1988

For the past 3 years (I am 55) I have had mixed stools. i have extremely hard dry dark balls/pellets first 1-2 inches or small bits stuck on my softer poo every morning. I go every day and sometimes twice, but my stool is drying out overnight. I drink plenty of water, done all the tests my diet is good. I am wondering if anyone else has this?? This has been regular for every BM first thing after i wake. I am worried if I ever miss a day of going how bad would it be. I tale lots of magnesium, probiotics etc spent thousands.

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  • sasical72
    sasical72 Steph1988

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    Hello,

    I go through periods where I get the same ad you say. Then suddenly, and for no reason, soft pasty stools, then it changes to hard pellets. All one big mistery!

  • sam18386
    sam18386 Steph1988

    Posted

    hi steph, i am a bit younger than you but was told years ago i had ibsc, not d my bowels were too sluggish, i was given laxatives to take to help the bowel. question: have you been through the menopause? if so explain to your doctor's that your bowel habits have changed after the menopause. if not i apologize. you may end up like me: diagnosed with coeliac disease and not IBS!! i hope you get to the truth?? 🤞🤞🤔

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