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Posted by Linde on February 27, 2006, at 20:00:41
i have, at least one spell during a month, bright yellow watery stools.
could you give me some insight as to what might be going on? i'm concerned about my liver or spleen...i am on a lot of medications for chronic health issues, but i am not going through a withdrawal.
thank you!
Linde
Posted by TomG on February 27, 2006, at 20:00:41
In reply to bright yellow diarrhea, posted by Linde on February 27, 2006, at 13:49:31
Posted by TomG on February 27, 2006, at 20:00:42
In reply to Stop Eating Corn Exlax Get To a Doctor (nm), posted by TomG on February 27, 2006, at 16:47:19
Posted by Linde on February 28, 2006, at 2:28:17
In reply to ^Sorry, Corn and Exlax^ (nm), posted by TomG on February 27, 2006, at 16:48:55
i had a health question about having bright yellow watery stools, and i get a response to stop eating CORN and EX LAX?????
is everyone here made to feel dumb, or is it just me?
1. i rarely eat corn
2. i never take ex lax.i found that to be a very rude comment while i was eager to see what the DOCTOR had to say, other than "go to your health professional"
thank you for the colorful respons, whoever you were. Doc, i would like to hear from *you*.
thanks in advance,
Linde
Posted by Linde on February 28, 2006, at 2:37:50
In reply to Re: ^Sorry, Corn and Exlax^, posted by Linde on February 28, 2006, at 2:28:17
your reply to my question was very rude.
maybe you thought it was funny, but obviously you're not dealing with an issue like this.
eating corn and ex lax??
as i stated before...that was rude and an attack on my intelligence. do you *really* think a person asking a question out of concern for such a thing would feed it with corn and ex lax?? do such idiots exist, or only in your little mind?i don't take anything to help me "go." i have no problems "going" and if i did have problems eliminating, i wouldn't be asking this question, now would i?
if i'm going to receive cynical, sarcastic replies from you about things i consider serious to me, i would prefer you don't give me feedback.
thank you.
i tried to send this via email, but unsurprisingly wow!!!! he doesn't accept emails from here. geeeeee....why would that be?
i never expected to get such a rude slap in the face....what a welcome. my first post...wow.Linde
Posted by Larry Hoover on February 28, 2006, at 8:09:04
In reply to Re: ^Sorry, Corn and Exlax^, posted by Linde on February 28, 2006, at 2:28:17
> i found that to be a very rude comment while i was eager to see what the DOCTOR had to say, other than "go to your health professional"
I'm sorry that your question did not receive the sort of response you were seeking, but what you seek isn't going to happen, either. There is no doctor here to answer you. Dr. Bob is a moderator, and yes he is a doctor, but he does not directly address anyone's medical concerns. He, in fact, must maintain strict boundaries against medical advice, as that would put him into the position of having taken a poster on as his client. I.e. there would be legal ramifications of his offering advice. There are only your peers, here. Just us posters.
I'm sorry your expectations of receiving a doctor's advice won't be met.
I did a look-see on Google, and what I found suggests that you may have a gallbladder/bile-related deficiency. If your body fails to produce and/or secrete specific enzymes and emulsifiers (bile) into chyme (partially digested food, after it has left the stomach), then digestion cannot proceed. There are chemosensors further along in the digestive tract which will sense that your body is not digesting that chyme properly, and it will continue on a speedy passage out of the body. You would probably be well advised to seek out an internist who specializes in liver/gallblader/digestion issues. Apart from the discomfort of experiencing this periodically, your body will also be deprived of essential raw materials to maintain its health. You have good reason to seek out a resolution of this problem.
Lar
Posted by tessellated on February 28, 2006, at 11:54:23
In reply to bright yellow diarrhea, posted by Linde on February 27, 2006, at 13:49:31
Also, a lot of medications cause loose stool/stomach upset/nausea/gastritis/irritable bowel etc. So can the type of food you eat..
If you are on several meds it makes it difficult to determine which is the culprit. Particularly if there are several doctors involved.
There are anti-diarrhea agents available over the counter. Loperamide is a common Anti-D med available everywhere.But these should only be used short term, and more particularly not used in order to cover up potential other more serious forms of health issues of the sort Larry mentioned are ruled out.
There is a big difference between having loose stools a few days a month and for weeks. A few day's is much less a concern. But do speak with a doctor, or even a pharmacist before you start combining too many medications as it can become very complex and dangerous....
Posted by Linde on February 28, 2006, at 20:34:38
In reply to Redirect: bright yellow diarrhea, posted by Dr. Bob on February 27, 2006, at 20:01:27
Thank you, Bob.
do you agree with this other man? he told me to stop eating corn and exlax. that hurt my feelings. i am really concerned about this. jokes pertaining to this situation are just not appropriate.
i was really hoping to get some answers....
thanks in advance,
Linde
Posted by Dr. Bob on February 28, 2006, at 20:48:35
In reply to Re: ^Sorry, Corn and Exlax^, posted by Linde on February 28, 2006, at 2:37:50
> Stop Eating Corn Exlax Get To a Doctor
>
> TomGPlease be sensitive to the feelings of others.
> your little mind
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> LindeEven if your own feelings are hurt. I'm sorry that was your introduction to the board, but at the same time, two wrongs don't make a right.
If you or others have questions about this or about posting policies in general, or are interested in alternative ways of expressing yourself, please see the FAQ:
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Follow-ups regarding these issues should be redirected to Psycho-Babble Administration. They, as well as replies to the above posts, should of course themselves be civil.
Thanks,
Bob
Posted by LegWarmers on February 28, 2006, at 20:49:59
In reply to Re: Redirect: bright yellow diarrhea, posted by Linde on February 28, 2006, at 2:41:43
> Thank you, Bob.
>
> do you agree with this other man? he told me to stop eating corn and exlax. that hurt my feelings. i am really concerned about this. jokes pertaining to this situation are just not appropriate.
>
> i was really hoping to get some answers....
>
> thanks in advance,
>
> Linde
I took his post as more of a suggestion to get to a doctor then the other. Im sorry he hurt your feelings and I can't speak for him, but I dont think he intentionally meant to upset you. Its hard to judge when to use humor, some people feel better when others make jokes. Anyway I hope you feel better soon, it does sound like something to get checked by a doctor.
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