Since my diagnosis I continually examine my stool. Rarely is anything " different" other than consistency ( diarrhea vs constipation) and the fact that I see the Pentasa shells in my stool. So why do I feel I need to keep examining it? Does that " need" ever go away? It's almost like a phobia. Anyone else experience this?
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Do You Ever Stop Examining Your Stool?
- Thread starter LodgeLady
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nogutsnoglory
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I always need to check it out, it's my habit already. Each one has a different color, consistency, smell and story lol.
I still check too. As weird as it may seem, you can see a lot of useful stuff there. Each change means something, and you can alter your diet for the better because of it. Also, even when you feel good, you can still pass blood that would be an indicator. Keep checking yours out, just don't start analyzing others' stool!
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I look every time, but by chance I see someone else's I can't turn away quick enough.
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- Montréal, Canada
always checking, sometimes can even take a flash light for further examination LOL im crazy!
And it's awesome!!!!When you have a stoma, you cannot avoid examining your stool - it is right there in front of you You see everything that's come through without being digested!
:lol: I was going to post the exact same thing. You don't even have to wait 'til you get to the bathroom, you can just look through the transparent part of the bag any time you like.When you have a stoma, you cannot avoid examining your stool - it is right there in front of you You see everything that's come through without being digested!