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Dark stool, nausea, hot flashes

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For the past week I have noticed my stool has been very dark (dark green/ borderline black) and difficult to flush.  Also it been getting more runny over the past few days sorry for grossness. Today I have had a lot of wind and my tummy feels weird like jelly and butterflies inside ( if that makes sense).  I have also had some changes in appetite, not feeling as hungry and generally off food. Also I have been getting hot flushes over the past few days where my face goes red and I sweat lots. I have been feeling slightly nauseous but nothing major. 

Last Monday I came off olanzapine 5mg  as advised by my doctor so don’t know if that’s related. 

I take omeprazole and have done for over a year and that’s for acid reflux and I’m also on ferrous fumeratte for anemia. 

I don’t know whether to go to my GP or not?  Any advice?

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  • Collies
    Collies Guest

    Posted

    Sorry your having all these problems but any changes in bowl movements should be investigated.  If you normally have good appetite and now do t feel like eating, well something obviously not right. It could be reaction to stopping medication but I would say visit Gp.
  • Samy3
    Samy3 Guest

    Posted

    Hi Shannon if ur still taking iron tablets then ur stool will be in greenish dark colour
    • Guest
      Guest Samy3

      Posted

      I am still taking iron tablet but I have been for 5 years and my stool has never been this colour only the last week 
  • Gillian1956
    Gillian1956 Guest

    Posted

    Sounds like a stomach infection I would go to the doctor and have a poo sample checked 
  • Collies
    Collies Guest

    Posted

    It also looks like you’re constipated, that can Also make you nauseous.  I would go to Gp to put your mind at rest.
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