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acp50
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 posted Apr-14-2005 11:53 AM
 
The Colon rules! You guys have been so helpful. I'm going to get metamucil & slippery elm for my colon, then I'm getting magnesium & quinine for my achy stiff legs.(see other thread). THEN I will be in tip top shape, I will BE Super-Ann. I will run at 9 min pace (don't laugh, that's fast for me). I will run an entire marathon without walking or pain and I will get younger every year! Yes, I have a dream! Please don't wake me!
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wherestheportojohn
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posted Apr-14-2005 04:22 PM
 
ann,
I'll join you on the 'getting younger and faster'fwiw, the metamucil has worked amazingly well [so far] for me :::fewer pit stops are a good thing:::
carry on, "Colonists" [get it? huh? an intestine JOKE]
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JRocks
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posted Apr-14-2005 04:45 PM
I've been searching and searching for a thread like this--YES! I have this problem -- loss of bowel control (incontinence, too), blood, and HORRIBLE cramping after a long run. YES, I can say it is related to having kids vaginally! Did anyone else develop hemorroids w/their pregnancies? I did, and I think this issue may be indirectly related.I'm on Naproxin (Aleve) for hip bursitis. Does this complicate matters? Should I be using something else? I'm going to try the Immodium. I can say that as I get more in shape and stronger, things get better. Especially the incontinence. Cold weather makes it worse. THANK YOU THANK YOU!! for posting.
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graingirl
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posted Apr-14-2005 05:01 PM
I don't suffer from this debilitating condition, but have had the occasional bout of gastrointestinal distress out on a run. However, I was just curious about something for those of you that struggle with this, does it occur on rest days as well? Or, is it running induced only? All I can say is I am totally impressed that you are still committed to running knowing full well that you are going to have problems along the way. I think I might have switched activities by now. I hope you can figure out something that will give you respite from this condition.
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acp50
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posted Apr-14-2005 09:26 PM
hey graingirl, I think some of us have problems only when we run, others at any time. I fall into the latter category. The immodium has helped me immensely, but I still have problems. (...We'll just leave it at that!). For a time I had to stop going out to eat altogether. My husband was either at the table eating alone while I was in the bathroom, or I was such a wreck about maybe having a problem I couldn't enjoy myself. My colon starts to spasm at times after I eat (sometimes while I'm chewing so I really think there's a mental component). Jrocks, another addition to our flock! One nice aside to having the episiotomy-induced issues is that you can blame it on your kids! I remind my third daughter all the time that they had to split me in two to get her little 9 lbs., 10 oz bod out of me! It's good for applying guilt when necessary! 
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acp50
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posted Apr-14-2005 09:28 PM
Hey wherestheportajohn, SO glad the metamucil is making life easier for you!
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wherestheportojohn
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posted Apr-15-2005 05:49 AM
TGIF rest day here, but I am keeping with my routine to prep for tomorrow's 'LSD' morning run [my long runs are like most of your mid-distance runs] ann,
thnx
the meta + one imodium have slowed things down....I still have to pit stop, but it hasnt been MULTIPLE stops this week.
The sense of urgency/incontinence concerns have decreased from five alarm status to three alarm! LOL To our new poster: I'm another mom with the episiodomy/foreceps nasty, brutal delivery too...dang that 19 yr old!
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wherestheportojohn
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posted Apr-17-2005 09:01 AM
hey 'colonists'....just wondering how everyone's doingann,
Did you find the slippery elm caplets? I'm biking today....never have any 'issues' while in the saddle. LOL ::have a sunny day::
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sandijam
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posted Apr-17-2005 02:08 PM
great run today
Strange how my weekend runs are good and I have trouble with my midweek runs and stomach cramps...have to access my food intake.
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SelenaK
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posted Apr-17-2005 03:46 PM
I hope everyone here is feeling in very good company today -- Paula Radcliffe has positively glorified the emergency pit stop! I heard about that and thought of this thread ...
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wherestheportojohn
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posted Apr-17-2005 07:11 PM
I read that too.But she only had to pee!
HAHAHAHA
Lucky her....and she was STILL able to run a 2:17 mary.
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martinanewberry
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posted Apr-17-2005 07:39 PM
quote:
Originally posted by myredpen:
Hmm... sounds frighteningly similar to my first half marathon, after which I spent the night in the emergency room because I was going to the bathroom and passing blood. The doctors at the time told me it was eschemic colotis, a condition that sometimes occurs in long-distance runners, especially women, and was compounded by the fact that I took Aleve the night before. I left the hospital thinking that it was a one time thing. I've gotten sick every long run since then (and even on some 5-6 milers) and often remain too sick to eat for hours after a run. The blood is gone but the need to go is unbearable and has caused many an uncomfortable mile. I've tried varying my diet, cutting out ibuprophen, not eating anything for HOURs before, etc. Nothing worked. That was until about 2 months ago. I read an article about "runner's trots" that described me exactly. The article said that the condition happens in a high percentage of female runners at some point in their lives. It recommended taking Immodium AD an hour or so before a long run. Not to sound like an advertisement, but Immodium AD changed my life. I finished my first post-running-trots (sorry!) half mary yesterday and immediately went out for nachos and a big lunch. My stomach feels great! Hope your problem can be solved much more quickly and easier than mine -- but try Immodium if you're desperate. It works!
I had the exact same experience and used the same remedy. It's great!!!
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acp50
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posted Apr-18-2005 03:06 PM
Immodium is a wonder drug for me too! I also have discovered "double fiber" bread by Nature's Own and that also seems to improve things. I've had no "problems" in the past week since I started eating it. Could be coincidence but you never know with these things.
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wherestheportojohn
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posted Apr-19-2005 05:35 AM
ann,
GREAT that the imodium is working for you....refresh my old-lady memory: are you taking ONE or TWO an hour before *all* of your runs? I have another dilema...
Now that summer is coming, and since I don't tolerate heat AT ALL, I'm training myself to get up and out the door a couple morings during the work week at 4-4:15am. However, I can't take imodium first thing in the morning with this schedule...
Yesterday, I 'went' once before heading out at 4am, yet STILL needed a pit during my wimpy little 3.4 miler my Q is: should I take a couple before bed? or in the late evening?
[This message has been edited by wherestheportojohn (edited Apr-19-2005).]
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acp50
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posted Apr-19-2005 08:42 AM
Hey karen,
I take one with my coffee every morning.( I don't do ANYTHING before my coffee!). The coffee really works on my system. I know if I have 2 cups, I'm in the bathroom. If I want to have extra insurance I take a second one the night before as I go to bed. In addition, before my 2 marathons I took 2 the morning of the race (either together or spaced a half hr or so apart I really can't remember!) Hope this works for you! And don't call your 3.4 mi wimpy! Remember, a lot of people wouldn't be out there at all if they had to deal with our problems! You're doing phenomenally, don't doubt that.
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JRocks
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posted Apr-19-2005 02:48 PM
How's the colon today, y'all?Ran a 1/2 mary sunday, took immodium 1 hour before the run, and guess what? NO problems, (and I ran really hard).......also, NO cramping afterwards. Wonderful!! And, WE ARE in good company. Anyone remember Uta Pippig's very embarrassing problem at the boston marathon in maybe,,,,,,oh,,,,,,,,1995? Don't quote me on the year for that one, but it was sometime in the 90s. We think we have it rough!!!! try broadcasting it all over the world!
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wherestheportojohn
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posted Apr-19-2005 02:54 PM
man, I CAN'T wait till I'm there with you all and not having any more struggles
today I did 6 on the TM and had one pit stop at mile 3
[no imodium today]
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wherestheportojohn
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posted Apr-19-2005 02:58 PM
speaking of running hard:yesterday when I did my pace workout, my colon was REALLY mad at me....so I guess there is something to that in running hard and/or hill work, etc
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acp50
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posted Apr-20-2005 12:39 PM
double fiber bread (5 g fiber!) by Nature's Own is continuing to work well for me! The jury is still out but I really do think it's helping. I'll keep you posted.
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wherestheportojohn
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posted Apr-20-2005 01:34 PM
Good for me---> I currently only eat high fiber bread, so I don't think that change will do me any good...but I'm glad it is working for you, ann!
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wherestheportojohn
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posted Apr-21-2005 05:08 PM
well, the colon ruled my run yet again today
even with the addition of the imodium ....I still had 2 pit stops during a 6.5 miler.
*ARGH*being the po0o detective that I am, I think it must have been partially caused by the Weight Watchers 2 pt sundae I had for dessert....milk product + sucralose sweetener
[oops, and I didn't take my lactaid with it]
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acp50
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posted Apr-21-2005 10:29 PM
wherestheportajohn//what a drag...I've wondered if I'm lactose intolerant as well. Hope your next run is better!
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wherestheportojohn
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posted Apr-23-2005 07:49 AM
To all of us running mommies and to those of us who are at the menopausal stage of our lives, I thought you'd be interested in this link:http://www.surgery.usc.edu/divisions/cr/pelvicfloordisorders.html this sounds very much like me....interesting I have my GI appt on Tuesday and will definitely bring up this point during our conversation. Happy Trails
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sandijam
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posted Apr-23-2005 07:03 PM
that is an interesting article. thanks
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acp50
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posted Apr-24-2005 06:22 AM
great article, Karen. Thanks so much. We're definitely not alone. (Gee, and I thought we were so special...)
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