g'morning

interesting and unusual thoughts on the spinal-nerve connection and poopstops.....wonder if I'm in that catagory since I have a lowered left shoulder, mild scoliosis, some sciatic issues on occasion and pinched nerves radiating across my shoulders and upper back from the scoliosis according to my doc I do stretches, yoga on occasion, but have never thought about the back connecting with the GI plumbing. LOL

Yesteday I had a very mild tummy bug, and I had to take 2 imodiums at noon to make it thru school, then 2 more at 9 pm....a miracle occured and I had zero pitsops this morning on my 4.5 mile run.
HAHAHA
Probably cuz system was cleaned out somewhat yesterday + the double dose of imodium.

It is cold and refreshing FINALLY for the next few mornings....I'll take advantage and get out early to enjoy the weather.

cheers


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welcome 'momma'
I don't have the problem of the post-run issues.
Wish I could help.
Mine is always during, never after.

I'm sure some of the competetive runners on this site have this occurance....in fact I'm certain I've read about it with runners who really push themselves.....but I don't recall where I read it.
OY!

Good luck finding an answer.

I have also had some prior back pain and right now some hip pain leading to a pain in my shin. Do you really think that the muscles/nerves in your back can be connected to the problem with the gut? How would you treat this? Core exercises? Sit-ups?

G'morning!
Same old, same old for me....still jogging, still making multi-pitstops. This is SO FRUSTRATING.
I'm slowly trying to increase my weekly mileage no, not training for anything, and the poop issue is driving me batty.
sigh

With a suggestion from a couple of folks from a different site, I'm carrying water on anything over 5 miles http://my max so far is only 9.5 to prevent dehydration from so many pitstops.
I figure after needing to stop 4+ times in 7-9 miles, the old body is crying out for H2O!
Do any of you agree?

An additional concern with the H2O is that my gut gets a tad crampy and makes horrible noises post-drinking, which sometimes sets me up for side stitches. OY!

Today I was too tired to get up and run at 4am....so I'll slog 3-4 on the TM around noonish.

have a good week

thnx for the suggestions....I appreciate any help!

Yes, I do seem to need more stops in the morning.
(Due to my schedule, I don't run in the late afternoon or evening.)
However, the time of day when I run doesn't seem to make a difference as far as whether I need to stop or not.
For example, today I ran on the TM at 1pm and had 2 poopstops during the 5.25 mile run.

I even tried slowing to a walk each time I felt the urgency today, but each time that I'd start back up to running, I'd have to slow back to a walk again....finally, the pressure was so strong that I had a small accident with the second one.
IN MY OWN HOUSE! That is how bad things get with me.


As for your second suggestion:
It is a great idea! Truly tho, my body doesn't have a timing mechanism...sometimes I go within .5 mile, sometimes like today it isn't till 2-3 miles. If I've had a double blast of 4 imodiums, I can go for 4 miles before the first pitstop.

Hey, keep those suggestions coming!
I'm willing to try pretty much anything right now.....next up will probably be an accupuncture appt

cheers

Just checking in to see how everyone is doing.

Same old broken record here.
Haven't contacted the new GI doc referral to a bio-feedback specialist from my regular GI doc....I'm basically tired of trying to find an answer right now. (Fed up, I suppose.)
I will let this feeling pass, and then possibly connect with the specialist.

hang in there

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Karen-I saw the Indy pictures. You were so funny with the monkey around your neck. You looked great rooting everyone on.

I was able to go 13 yesterday with no problems! I must be eating right or something.

Good runs to all.

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Hello~
I am new to this message board and have read you many of your posts. I have recently had 2 incidences of bloody diarrhea after a hard run, 15 to 30 min later. Both were on hot and humid days and also on an empty stomach with the exception of having 2 cups of coffee, a supplement of l-carnitine and the one day I took 3 advil due to a strained muscle. I do not run as far as most on here, I average 5-6 miles but run them hard and run daily. I also train with an eliptical and do stadium steps, and never had any blood then. The only thing that I do differently then is drink water during the workout. My doctor refered me to a colon specialist and he found that I had some internal hemmroids and he also scheduled a colonoscopy for 'peace of mind'. He said that he thought the problem was either the hemmroids or runners ischemia, but because of my age (45) he wanted to run the colonoscopy. I have kept up my running, but at a slower pace, less caffiene daily, and keeping myself very hydrated. I have not had anymore problems with the blood, but I am still a nervous wreck about the colonoscopy. Could anyone here ease my mind a bit and let me know what to expect concerning the procedure? I have heard the horror stories about the complications and I keep dwelling! Any bit of advise would be appreciated!

~Thanks