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browndogus
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 posted Jul-18-2006 04:10 PM
  
[QUOTE]Originally posted by ShelleyM:
[B]Brown-The Kashi cereals make me have terrible stomach pains. Huh - that is interessting because they really help me. I guess everyone's insides are different. I, for example, realized when I tried the Weight Watchers cereals (high fiber, high protein like all my cereal) that I can't eat splenda (cramping, gas, etc) but it seems to work great for most people who are cutting out sugar. Maybe the Vive will work for you. Good luck with your recovery.
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ShelleyM
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posted Jul-19-2006 06:13 AM
Brown-I can't eat the WW cereals either. They also give me severe stomach cramps. I have ulcerative colitis, so I guess my stomach just can't tolerate some of the stuff. On the other hand, I can eat tons of lettuce with no problem. I do have to give up lettuce when I am having a UC flare. I also have to give up running when I have a flare.
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browndogus
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posted Jul-19-2006 03:48 PM
Hi Shelly
That is funny that lettuce is fine. Perhaps some of the insoluable fiber (Kashi is almost all insoluable) is bad for your colon and the soluable is easier.What makes you have a flare? Is it stress-related or does the stress just make it worse? Am going to try depends with lots of Vasaline for the long run this weekend. I'll let you know if that is successful. Steph
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browndogus
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posted Jul-19-2006 03:53 PM
Hi Shelley - Hm - that is interesting about the lettuce. Maybe too much insoluable fiber is bad for your colon as the Kashis are mostly insoluable and the lettuce is (I am assuming) soluable. What makes you have a flare? It must be very frustrating especially if you have to stop running. I'm going to try the Depends with lots of vasaline this weekend. I'll report back if successful. Steph
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ShelleyM
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posted Jul-20-2006 06:06 AM
Brown-A flare for me normally is from stress, although "they" say it isn't always a stress related disease. I am going through quite a bit of stress right now, and have been for the past year, but I take an ongoing med that supposedly helps. I also take Prozac, which was prescribes by my GI. I've been on that for 10 years. I think it helps more than anything. Good luck on your long run and the depends. Use Body Glide first, though!!
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yogini runner
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posted Jul-20-2006 03:32 PM
Hiya gang,Heard a piece on NPR this morning regarding pro-biotics. Dannon's Activia has some science behind it with a double blind study that showed an improvment in 'transition time', i.e. less bloating and retention.....Not that that is the problem around here. The GI interviewed said that the probiotics should be live and active and not killed by heat. For those of you who aren't finding help with Align, the piece suggested that it was difficult to recreate the live active culture in a pill form. It was on Morning Edition today, 7/20 so it might be available on the WNPR website. Hydration is key around here though my rectum seems to go into overdrive urge for my long runs these days.
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mellyb
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posted Jul-23-2006 12:40 AM
I'm a new member to this club  I've been running for about 8months now and this problem has recently affected me. Twice on runs now I have had sudden onset stomach cramps and then accidents within about 20sec. It's really embarrassing and upsetting in a 27yr old. I've read through a lot of this thread and i don't drink caffine and don't have a lot of dairy both which I've read can upset the problem. I run twice a week with my personal trainer and I'm really worried i will have an accident while with her.I tried some immodium on a run on thursday and that seemed to make a difference. However I've read that if you take immodium you might not have a bowel action for a day or two afterwards. I'm normally pretty regular with 1 or 2 a day and after I took the immodium i didn't have a bm the next day. this worries me as i don't want everything 'piling up' and then coming out when I do another run, but I also don't want to take another immodium before running if I haven't had a bm in the previous day. I currently run 5 days a week (mon, wed, thurs, sat, sun). Does anyone take any type of fibre after having some immodium to help themselves get back on a regular schedule, so to speak? I managed my long run today (13.5km) ok (had some immodium about 1.5hours before the run) but had to stop the car on the drive home for an emergency pit stop. Thanks for reading and any help, mellyb
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browndogus
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posted Jul-25-2006 07:06 AM
Hi Melly - You could try only taking 1/2 an immodium if it still helps control the urges on your runs. I've found that "bulking up" my diet with high insoluable fiber helps as does eating less meat/oil before run days. Also, it seems like worrying that I'm going to have an accident makes me have more problems so if I wear a depends it makes it more likely that I won't have a problem (except for chafing). Alternatively, route your run by a potty at the point where you usually get the cramps so that you (1) won't feel the worry about an accident, and (2) will be ready if you need to go. I did that this weekend while out of town and it seemed to really help. Steph
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tabitha668
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posted Jul-25-2006 02:48 PM
I am, unfortunately, new to this issue as well and didn't realize it was so common until now. One quick question though - does anyone continue to have an upset stomach for the remainder of the day, even after they "go"?
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Toads
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posted Jul-27-2006 01:04 AM
hahaha, ive been reading this and have a similar problem. Im 20 years old and love to eat and never stop eating and i usually eat some of my step mothers ... cooking before my runs and i Always need to crap in the exact same place so i crap in some bushes infront of some guys trailer (not trailer home lol) drinking gatorade makes it worse no doubt about it but i love gatorade  . Personally i think its very funny and you have no need to be embarassed but then again i run at night. So gatorade is the #1 problem for my craps but have people thought about how dirty a lot of our running bags, water bottles, shoes ect are cause we touch them all then touch our faces and mouths lol, i remember i got sick from my camelbak hydration system  lol. So also wash your things out properly because food poisoning come on pretty fast doesnt it? as a last resort corks can be bought on ebay 100 for $3  hehe
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browndogus
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posted Jul-29-2006 03:17 PM
I have a question - when you guys have to stop to go to the bathroom, do you tack on additional miles because of the break or just stop the "clock" for the break only?I ran an extra 1/2 mile today because I had to stop 3x on my long run this morning (bad dinner for running last night, apparently) but I was wondering what was the "right" thing to do. Steph
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wherestheportojohn
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posted Jul-29-2006 03:49 PM
HAHA
I'm no help cuz I'm *so* not a serious runner.
I don't even care about my time and mileage that much to worry.
I just poop 'n' keep going...don't even worry about my watch or mileage.
It ticks me off something fierce to have to deal with it.on the WTPJ bright side:
my last two runs haven't had as many pitstops...no rhyme/no reason...it just is
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Toads
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posted Jul-29-2006 11:54 PM
My advise would be to spend the next 10 minutes following taking a poop in someones backyard laughing and picking up the pace incase anyone saw you
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browndogus
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posted Jul-31-2006 08:34 PM
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Originally posted by wherestheportojohn:
my last two runs haven't had as many pitstops...no rhyme/no reason...it just is
Hooray! Good for you. : ) I was doing fine for the last week too - no problems, but I ate something bad before Saturday's run because my tummy, etc were messed up all day. GRRR
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ShelleyM
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posted Aug-03-2006 05:33 AM
Brown, to answer your question on stopping the clock, I do sometimes. There are times when I can't remember to do that because I am so involved in the mess. My last few accidents I was able to shower and then go back out. That meant stopping the Forerunner. Sometimes it is so bad that I am worn out for the rest of the day and have to stop. I haven't run now for 5 weeks, but that is due to PF and bone spurs. I've been cycling instead I've found biking doesn't bother my stomach one bit. It doesn't even matter if I eat something right before I go out. Of course, I'm sure if I get a UC flare, I wouldn't be able to.
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browndogus
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posted Aug-03-2006 04:48 PM
Thanks for the info Shelley. I was worried that I was somehow cheating by stopping to use the facilities, since it is a break in the running. I'm not going to worry about it - better to just run as much as I can and stop when I need to.Didn't get to try the depends + bodyglide or enema on my trip - not enough privacy in the hotel room with my girlfriends. So, I ran "laps" away from and back to (both ways) the place we were staying (and the public restroom). It was not as scenic as if I had done a loop or out-n-back, but it was clean! Adopted this strategy for my neighborhood now, too by routing back and forth to or past stopping places every mile or so. Genius!
Steph (browndogus)
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browndogus
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posted Aug-03-2006 07:46 PM
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Originally posted by tabitha668:
does anyone continue to have an upset stomach for the remainder of the day, even after they "go"?
Tabitha - I'm sorry to not answer for so long. I don't usually have an upset stomach after running even with the colon problems unless I've eaten something I shouldn't have the night before (anything greasy, too much meat, too much alcohol, too much anything). Seems to me that something upsets the balance, which causes me problems during my run (AM, always) and then continues to bother me all day. Colon/continence problems, though, can happen to me anytime because of my pelvic floor issues. Hope this helps. Steph (browndogus)
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wherestheportojohn
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posted Aug-13-2006 06:42 AM
*bump*Just out here wondering how everyone is doing with 'issues'
Have any of you tried the Digestive Advantage for IBS?
http://ganedenbiotech.com/home.php
I'm pretty sure someone on this endless thread suggested it, but I'm not willing to go back and search. OY!
Biking day for me today...and as shelley has mentioned, I have NONE of these issues when on the bike. Oh sure, with a longer 40+ miler, I have to stop and make a natural pitstop...but no 'urgency', no leakage, nothing like when running. cheers
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browndogus
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posted Aug-13-2006 11:18 AM
Hi WTPJ!I'm doing better with the addition of ridiculous amounts of insoluable fiber and nuts to my diet and the "laps" past known restroom areas (my house, Publix, clubhouse, etc). Have even abandoned the enemas for now - hooray! : ) Good for you on the biking. I'm walking this week b/c of some kind of knee issue. Not so fun. Steph (browndogus)
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ShelleyM
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posted Aug-19-2006 07:32 AM
Wow, WTPJ, you are biking over 40 miles? I have problems getting past 25. My booty starts hurting. Good for you! I am have a bit of UC flareup, or else it's the Celebrex the pod put me on for the PF. I took myself off of it 3 days ago, so I hope that's what it is. Otherwise, even if I could run, I wouldn't be able to.
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browndogus
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posted Aug-19-2006 07:54 AM
Hi Shelley The Celebrex gives my grandmother the same problems. I'm sorry that your PF is acting up. Best wishes for a speedy recovery from the UC and the PF! Steph
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wherestheportojohn
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posted Aug-19-2006 10:19 AM
hey kidsshelley, yup my biking is fun/challenging, but fun! We have massive hills here too...which just adds to that challenge. I've started taking Digestive Advantage for IBS [even tho technically, my GI doc doesn't think I have it...pish-posh]
The Allign had been okay, but nothing spectacular for my issues; so I stopped it due to $$$
I stopped the Align and took nothing for 4-5 days to let things get back to normal [HA!] before beginning the Digestive Advantage. I've been on it for a week now, so we'll see what happens. Otherwise, same old-same old here. 1-2+ pitstops per run, depending on length of the run. *sigh*
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Karl Rysted
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posted Aug-22-2006 01:31 PM
Even though it'll make this thread even longer, here's my 2 cents worth: the doctor can prescribe Levsin for IBS. Also, L-glutamine may help, and even if it doesn't, it's good for muscle recovery. I don't know if anyone's suggested these yet, because I just skimmed the surface of this thread.------------------
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ShelleyM
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posted Aug-24-2006 05:27 AM
I've been off the Celebrex for a week now. I am having a major UC flareup. Even if I didn't have the PF injury, there is no way I would be able to run. It's such a catch 22. I am under quite a bit of stress, but can't run it off like I used to. Biking is not really cutting it, even though the stomach issues are somewhat better on the bike. Karl, none of that stuff does me any good because mine is IBD, not IBS. The only thing that absolutely helps me, unfortunately, is Prednisone. I refuse to take it. If I go to the GI, he will prescribe it for me. That' why I'm not going to pay him a visit!
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browndogus
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posted Aug-24-2006 07:38 AM
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Originally posted by ShelleyM:
The only thing that absolutely helps me, unfortunately, is Prednisone.
Hi Shelley - Our DD has eczema (non-allergic, we think) and her flares respond only to heavy-duty steroids. However, we have had some success in limiting the flares with the antihistamine Zertec. I don't know if the antihistamine would translate to help with the IBD, but it translated well from the respiratory to the skin for us. You may have already tried it - I dunno. Hope you are feeling better soon! Steph
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