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I’ve had a BM once a week for around 8 months straight now and it’s finally caught up with me.

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James48706
James48706

I’m a 16 y/o male.

I remember transitioning from a somewhat normal BM schedule into my current situation around November of last year. 8 months. Since then, I have a BM maybe once or, rarely, twice a week. They always hurt somewhat, and left me stuck on the toilet for 20 or 30 minutes. But that was never enough for me to do something about it. 

Well I had a big realization a week or two ago that most people have BM’s every day or two which is a far cry from what I’ve been experiencing and it’s kind of woken me up on how I might be experiencing a problem. 

Tonight though, was the real kicker. 

I was sitting at my desk like every night, when I felt the need to use the bathroom. So I went to the bathroom, expecting a day (week?)  like any other, when suddenly the biggest BM of my life attempted to leave my body. By far the most pain I’ve experienced on the toilet. I couldn’t get anything out for a solid 30 minutes besides large chunks. It just sat there hurting me while I tried to not over strain (I’ve heard that’s bad). It also gave me a cut around my anus. Eventually I gave up, took a hot bath and drank some water. A few hours later I was able to pass it, with some pain. 

Anyway, this experience has sort of made me think about my weekly movements and, frankly, I’m worried about it.

My diet is bad. I’m hoping that’s the answer. I basically have only eaten pasta, red meat, and chicken with other assorted bad things for a long time. Starting tomorrow, I’m changing that. 

Also, I’m not sure if this is related, but I’ve been experiencing testicle pain as well, especially the left, daily. Sometimes more so when on the toliet.

I’m just worried that these may be the signs of something worse like cancer or something so that’s why I’m here. Does anyone know if what I’m experiencing sounds like something serious? Or is it a purely diet issue?

Thanks.

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  • James48706
    James48706

    Posted

    I don't know how to edit my post, so I just wanted to add a few more things here that I thought might be relevant.

    Over the course of these 8 months, I've sometimes had aches, sudden sharp pains, and cramps. I never really connected these together. 

    Is fiber something I need? I read things saying that i need more and that i need less. Honestly, I'm confused.

    If it get's worse or I find do have something serious, I will 100% go to the doctor. I have no issue with that whatsoever.

    Thanks again.

     

  • Dirtgirl76
    Dirtgirl76 James48706

    Posted

    I doubt these sets of symptoms are connected, but you should see the doctor as soon as you can.

    You probably need to increase your fibre intake (and reduce your intake of meat and dairy products) but keeping hydrated is also essential - fruit juices with laxative properties are obviously a good idea (not just prune - grape, grapefruit and, according to some, apple, fit into this category).

    But keep some bisacodyl suppositories in stock - they could have helped you out of that painful sticky-shituation!

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