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4 Replies Last post: Apr 15, 2007 9:20 AM by ShelleyM073  
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ZiRunnerGirl
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Apr 14, 2007 6:07 AM

Stomach Issues

Okay, so I know people don't want to read about stomach issues, but I need advice! I'm running a half-marathon this Friday and I have major stomach issues. I've taking pepto, and eating bananas, rice and toast and I'm drinking lots of water and gatorade. Anything else I should be doing? Any advice would be greatly appreciated..



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wherestheportojohn
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1. Apr 14, 2007 10:56 AM in response to: ZiRunnerGirl
Re: Stomach Issues
sheri,
Somewhere, buried back a few pages, is a 'colon' thread which may help.

You didn't elaborate on what your issues are; but the thread has MANY pages of insights/suggestions as well as MANY of us who suffer with colon problems on a regular basis.

good luck,
Karen

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2. Apr 14, 2007 6:33 PM in response to: ZiRunnerGirl
Re: Stomach Issues
I had diverticulitis last fall right before my first marathon. What I learned from that experience is that I probably had a constipation problem most of my life, but didn't recognize it. (sometimes constipation is really several small movements a day). I've been using metamucil once or twice a day and it's literally changed my life. I also track the fiber I eat and make sure to get 25-35 g/ day. Most days I'm totally regular, once per day in the morning.

Bob
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ZiRunnerGirl
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3. Apr 15, 2007 8:18 AM in response to: ZiRunnerGirl
Re: Stomach Issues
I guess I should have been more specific, but I didn't want to gross anyone out... but after reading the "colon" thread I shouldn't have worried!! I had diarrhea but I haven't had a BM in a day - so now I think I'm constipated.... and I wish I had a normal stomach!!

Karen - thanks for the colon thread - I'm still reading it!
Bob - I'll look for metamucil here, it sounds like it really helped you with your stomach issues.

this is such a cool place to be able to talk about my stomach issues - none of my friends want to hear about it!! Ha - especially over a coffee!!


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ShelleyM073
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4. Apr 15, 2007 9:20 AM in response to: ZiRunnerGirl
Re: Stomach Issues
Sherie-You can't gross out us poopers!

Karen-Thanks for bumping the thread.
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