Should I be worried?

ValenMember

Hey all! So for the past week I’ve been having watery stools. My eating has been somewhat good, I’ve unfortunately leaned into sugar cravings. I had my desired consistency just yesterday but I ate a single cookie and boom- watery stool again. I have no pain or urgency and my frequency has honestly not changed.

I feel like eating even the slightest amount of sugar (literally ONE cookie) throws my body off and gives me watery stools. It’s such a pain because once they go on for too long I’ll have a bit of leakage at night.

Can anyone relate to this? Also, sorry if I’m being a nuisance on this page! My doctor actually passed away and his replacement lives three hours away, so this page is the only help I get sometimes.

9/12/219:36 PM

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Scott FMember

Are you using any fiber supplement or bowel slower?

9/12/219:59 PM

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ValenMember

No, I’m currently not living in the US so I’m not even sure where I would find something like that. I’ve been relying on a BRAT diet to help firm things up, that usually does the trick after a few days

https://www.j-pouch.org/topic/...9#677290383772586019

9/12/2110:14 PM

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Scott FMember

I’d expect psyllium husk (Metamucil, etc.) to be available almost anywhere in the world, probably at a pharmacy or any shop that sells health products. Availability of Lomotil or Imodium (loperamide) will vary more - in the US loperamide is over the counter, but Lomotil requires a prescription. A BRAT diet is a fairly unreliable way to manage stool consistency, so it’s likely to be frustrating and disappointing. Good luck!

9/13/219:27 AM

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Jan DollarModerator, RN, retired

Try going to the Dietary Guidelines page for info.

https://www.j-pouch.org/pages/diet

Like Scott said, you should be able to get fiber supplements in any country.

Jan

9/13/215:06 PM

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Jan DollarModerator, RN, retired

I forgot to mention:

If you feel fine and you are not experiencing pain, butt burn, incontinence or other issues, do not worry about liquid stools. My stools have been mostly liquid for over 25 years. Eat cookies if you want to.

Jan

9/14/212:06 AM

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Aaron S.Member

It's not abnormal. You're probably always going to have watery stools with sugar and carbs but if there's no associated pain or blood it's not harmful, just annoying. As others have said fiber supplements help.

For me personally I've found a bowl of oatmeal in the morning helps cut down on watery stools throughout the day.

9/14/211:39 PM