Is chronic diarrhea normal?

KatSydneyMember

Hi, I had my take down about 7 years ago now and straight after I was really good with my diet (high in soluble fibre, not drinking during meals, no coffee etc). Fast forward to today and I've let my diet slip... and I've forgotten what a good day looks like.

Is it normal to be passing watery stools at this stage? And what are people doing to get a firmer stool? I've just started taking immodium again but it slows things down rather than thickening things up. I've also stopped drinking coffee.

Currently I'm passing 6-8 BMs a day which is having a knock on effect on my bladder, it looks like going so often (and straining to get everything out) may have resulted in Overactive Bladder.

All advice/information is greatly welcomed. I've never met anyone with a j-pouch and don't really know what I should be doing and/or aiming for.

12/19/2112:07 AM

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