Yes, I have a j-pouch. 1-step surgery and takedown in July 2000. The reason I suggested that my IBD could be related to my back problems is because it seems they began after my surgery 20 years ago.
I suppose I've never stuck with a specific stretching program just for my lower back. However, I do a fair bit of stretching along with regular training, lower back included.
I don't want to be gross and disgusting by discussing this but I really want to hear if others deal with the same type of issues, and if so, if there is a specific reason or cause. Another symptom / observation with my bowel problems. I mentioned that I have been having a rough few weeks with increased difficulties. One symptom that seems to stand out in recent weeks is having really loud and lengthy gas attacks. Most commonly it happens while I'm in bed at night. It can be very long and loud. After a few times, I go to the restroom and it's mostly mushy diarrhea with some gas as well. It seems to relieve me for a while but the gas may continue after that.
It seems like a more recent symptom I have been having with my bowel troubles. I am curious if others have had similar issues and / or if anyone knows if there is a specific cause for it. In other words, it seems almost like a pattern.