A lot of mucus

[mascarim]

After being constipated for 3 days I finally went to the bathroom.... but it was very loose and mostly mucus. I would say there was more mucus than actual poop. I've never had anything like it before. O.O Does anyone know what this could mean?

 

[Cross-stitch gal]

I've had that too. I'm not sure, but have been told before that it's a possibility that the mucus is showing that your system is trying to heal itself. I do know that my doctor has been more concerned about the passing of blood rather than the passing of mucus.

 

[mascarim]

Okay. So... if the pain in my intestines is just getting worse. There is a lot of noise and i can basically pinpoint where the noise is and when it makes noises it hurts. Do you think the ER is a good idea?

 

[Cross-stitch gal]

Your decision. However, if the pain is getting unbearable then I would absolutely say to go! But, the best thing to do is to contact your medical clinic for sure. Please keep us updated. Xxxx

 

[mascarim]

it is just concerning me that the area where i had surgery is slightly boated and if i press on the area it hurts and also releases and makes a sound. Could this be a stricture?

 

[Cross-stitch gal]

I'm sorry. I have no idea. Best thing would be to contact your doctor in the morning to find out or an advice nurse.

 

[mascarim]

I called the on call GI I have. She is going to talk with the doctor but made it sound like I'm going to have to go in. :/

 

[Cross-stitch gal]

Glad to hear that you were able to talk to someone. Hopefully they'll be able to get everything taken care of for you. Let us know how things go.

 

[Nims22]

I used to pass a lot of mucus. I would constantly have the feeling of urgency and go to the bathroom and just have a bunch of mucus come out. I'm not really sure why it was happening. I told my doctor and it seemed like this was a normal part having IBD. They do tend to be more concerned with blood than anything.

I will say after it not happening for months, I took Mucinex for a cold and passed a ton of mucus a few weeks ago. May be related to certain foods and OTC meds... I just never bothered to take the time to look for connections.