Have you considered doing a virtual appointment with a gastroenterologist? That would give you a chance to go over your medical record and more recent symptoms and figure out some options for what labs, imaging, etc. might shed light on your situation. You might decide not to enter a medical setting until pandemic-related risks subside in your area, but you'll be farther along in your investigation this way. Keep in mind, it can take weeks to get on the calendar of a specialist -- doing a virtual appointment could save you time and discomfort once you do decide to enter a medical setting again. I have a video call with a gastroenterologist on Wednesday that I scheduled five weeks ago. The pandemic interrupted my investigation into a long-term problem, and like you I've been tolerating it for a while. I still don't know if I will go in for diagnostics as soon as possible. But, I feel better knowing I'm making whatever progress I can right now.
The irony that I sat on the toilet to watch this vlog BEFORE realizing the topic. But I’m actually really glad you’re talking about this so openly because I think you may have just made me aware of some very similar issues I’ve been experiencing for an equally long time that I just accepted as normal. I’m really bad with this sort of stuff, and if something is off about me I usually assume it’ll get better after some time or rest. But my stomach has not been what most would consider good for quite a while, and I’ve even had on more than one occasion stool with the one color you really don’t want to see there. I think it’s about time I start taking that more seriously as well, so thank you for waking me up to not accepting “my normal” as actually “ok.”
As a young adult myself, I can honestly say that getting a colonoscopy when my stomach issues grew to ridiculous proportions in my final semester of college and it was interfering with my life. Ruling out anything that way really helped put me at ease. It's something to think about.
I May not be a doctor, but I am healthcare provider. I’ve always told my patients that the FODMAP diet could help alleviate or lessen symptoms. Unfortunately caffeine is a known a trigger for IBS as well. By the way thank you for opening up.
White stool can indicate an underlying issue of your liver or gallbladder. The liver produces bile and if it doesn't produce enough then the stool will become white. Gastro doctors are taking serious precautions because majority of patients are immune compromised so it's worth looking into and going to see. I dealt with mine for months including during my honeymoon. Once I went and got diagnosed I've felt so much better. Either way, my wife and I hope you feel better! Your patrons Hannahmo
I totally understand lifelong struggles of bowel problems. I’ve always had some amount of problems, but ever since I had my gallbladder removed I’ve had constant worries over my poop and frequency of pooping.
I lived with what my normal was for 15-20 years and I had a giant stress thing happen on thanksgiving last year that broke the chain of my normal and in january i had to stay in the hospital for 11 days and find out i have Chronic Heart Failure. I've changed everything about my diet, habits, just because I found out if i didn't change I had 5 years maybe to live (hospital cardiologist words). Please just have a phone appt with your primary and tell them about your "normal" just to make sure they are ok with it, The Biggest Thing you have to remind yourself is that you CAN'T tell the doctor something he hasn't seen before. they are the expert. I repeated that to myself when I found myself doubting what they said.
I'm glad you're willing to talk about your digestive problems so openly and that you are going back to your normal. I have been having digestive problems for the last two years that doctors still can't figure out and can't imagine what it's like to be dealing with them for 15 years. Hopefully when you are able to go to the gastroenterologist you can get some answers and see improvements. I hope you feel better soon!!
As someone who was diagnosed with colitis ulcerosa just 2 years ago I know what it is you're going through. Stress was a huge factor that dictated how my trips to the bathroom went. It became as bad as 7 to 10 trips to the bathroom per day. When the color black started to appear more frequently I was sent to the hospital to get a coloscopy. Long and behold autoimmune disease. But honestly it was the best thing I could've done cause now I am on a medicine called enthyvio which is something you get at first in 2 week interval and then it pans out so you only need to get an IV every 8 weeks. I am absolutely fine now. I don't know how the healthcare in the states would handle it since it appears to be an expensive medicine. In germany I only have to pay 10€ for it and the rest is taken care of by my healthcare. If you happen to choose the same path as me and you get told to take something called Humira, STAY AWAY FROM IT. The only thing it actively does is make you even more susceptible for colds. Anyways hope you find something that will make you get better.
I'm sorry u have been dealing with this for so long. I have been dealing with similar symptoms for 10 years and it sucks. Turns out i have a combination of IBS and stomach paralysis. I appreciate you being open with us about your stomach problems. It has helped me knowing I'm not alone. I hope u can find a way to fix it or at least treat the symptoms. Take care of yourself.
I've had stomach/intestinal issues most of my life. Once I graduated high-school my issues only got worse. Went to a dr for what I thought was maybe IBS. I was referred to a GI and was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. That was 11 years ago. I've since mostly managed my condition with a few diet changes and medications. hope you can see a GI as soon as possible. Take care and take it easy ✌
I’m fairly certain it’s not IBS but I also have loos stool issues, the reason I say I that it’s not IBS is I didn’t have problems until I started take meds for my anxiety and depression. Now it seems like no matter what meds I take I almost always have loose stool, there could be more too if I suppose but I’ve also had blood work done in the past and nothing serious was brought to my attention. In any case, I’ve kinda accepted that this is how my body works now; I know I probably shouldn’t do that but since I need my meds to function I’m not sure what else to do about it.
I had to due a comprehensive stool profile to find the major issues with my gut. But it help direct my care as I chose to go to a functional medicine doctor instead of GI doctor. I'm thankful as much better
Its good to be aware of it. Its like me I have digestive issues GERD and mild IBS so I have a higher chance of esophageal cancer and bowel cancers. Its ok to talk about it because its important to check those out if you have a higher predisposition to some cancers.
Thank you for the update. I’m very glad things are at least be going back to your normal, and that you’re planning on seeing a specialist once we’re closer to the “after times”. Hopefully you can figure everything out 👍
I'm not sure you're whole medical history, but I've been dealing with stomach stuff since 8th grade and it started with a SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) diagnosis. It goes hand in hand with IBS a lot and may be worth a google and a talking to a good gastroenterologist/gastrologist. Probiotics can cause funky reactions with it as well,especially if untreated. Also, gallbladder problems can cause loose stool. Hope that can be of some help!
One of these days (/months) you need to make a more concerted effort to cut out dairy. Not half-cut it out, have Mal nip any cheese before it hits your plate if it helps. I'm not going to say it IS the problem, I'm not a doctor, but it can't hurt to really try.
For me, my IBS manifests more with stress than foods. I was prescribed Mebeverine on the NHS and as long as I kept taking it every day, it stopped the stomach pain completely. My best advice to anyone is to go see a doctor, and they'll help you figure out the best way to manage your condition adapted to your personal needs and situation. It hits everyone different.
I have the issue of being too comfortable talking about stool issues, and not noticing things like my SO eating at the time. Side effect of Celiac disease - if I'm contaminated with gluten, fun stuff happens.
Title Drop 10:18 Wish I was more informed on the topic, but all I can offer is my love and support. Glad you’re so open about things and still in good spirits; all the best grandpa.
It’s refreshing to hear someone be comfortable talking about this topic especially amongst IBD sufferers. I would suggest you start keeping a food journal Stephen to help identify problem foods. Keep us updated on your progress! :)
For me with my ibs I have been told not to eat spicy foods, Nothing with red/green etc peppers, limit black and white pepper, No Kerry Spices and no garlic. Basically if it gives heat or oompf to your dish dont eat it. Also dont eat greacy stuff too much. Though my ibs is more severe intestinal pain rather than stool problems. Black stool by the by can also just be old stool that was in your bowels too long. Does sound like you had an allergic reaction to the probiotics though.
I have problems with garlic, too much spice and even onions as well, they make my digestion very unhappy. Too much caffeine (the worst is in form of coffee) as well. I'd try cutting back on those things too, especially spice, since you tend to put a lot of that in every dish Stephen.
glad to hear your feeling better after stopping the probiotic. IBS can be horrible to deal with, so too can a food allergy. my husband has a mild form of IBS but it has gotten easier to deal with once he cut out a lot of lactose and switched to almond yogurt instead of normal yogurt. he always had bathroom issues after chicken and thought it was due to his IBS, turns out he was allergic to chicken (he's fine as long as he doesn't eat chicken). I'd say until you see someone definitely keep a diet journal noting what you ate and when things/ symptoms started. might help to determine what to cut back on first.
“Bathroom issues” well pretty recently I became (?) (idk how it works) lactose intolerant, after two and a half years of bugging my best friend about her being lactose intolerant. I am feeling the full blunt force of karma.
I think there is a spectrum of poop from constipated to diarrhea. If 1 is "I cannot poop" and 10 is "explosive diarrhea " you seem to be in the 7-9 range. I also have abnormal poop in the opposite direction. I have basically had constipation my whole life. I'm 3 on my scale and occasionally dipped to 2. One of my earliest memories is of my mom taking me to a doctor who basically gave me advice to help me poop. The advice was basically "push a little less hard and let your butt do its job." Now ant softness of poop makes me panic because for decades it was foreign to me.
I haven't said anything before because who wants unsolicited advice? But now I want to say I understand where you're coming from, wanting to get better. I have a number of chronic conditions so I can relate. I have a bit of advice: be ready to take the reins on your care. In a perfect world a doctor would look at your symptoms and know what tests to run or what treatment to offer, but this isn't a perfect world and medicine is not the exact science we're led to believe it is. Do your own research and don't be afraid to say "I want to be tested for X" or something like that. Doctors in this country are stretched too thin, unable to give much time and attention to each patient, so even the most skilled and attentive will miss things. Be ready to get the ball rolling yourself (or have someone else help). And if you run across a doctor who takes offense to that, drop em like a hot potato because it's your body and your life, so it's your rules. (I personally have not had any of my doctors react negatively, they actually praised me for being proactive!) I'd probably still be too weak to walk and on my way to organ failure if I hadn't done some Googling and asked my doctor to run a fluorescent nuclear antibody panel. Mine is a pretty classic presentation of a lupus-type autoimmune disease, but that wasn't considered as a diagnosis until I asked for the test because, like I said, doctors have a lot on their plates and medicine is weird. And that's only my most recent major problem, it wasn't the first time I had to say "could it be this?" Good vibes to you!
First off - hope you and Mal are doing okay with the storm stuff. I can't remember exactly where you are but thought would send good thoughts. Also... I agree with others to look at your diet. The book recommended sounds good - I'm going to look into it myself! - but it might be as simple as eating a bit less processed foods. I know, it sucks, but a thought. Glad to hear you're feeling more of your normal!
This might be a bit late in coming, but I had a thought. Why don't you find a doc who does telehealth appointments? That would allow you to talk to someone about this without having to go in somewhere.
i have exactly the same problem......stool is very loose but my stomach only seems to be active when i leave the house which makes for uncomfortable situations......i really dont know who i can see my doctor told me i needed to see a therapist :/ which is absurd to me when i know its not normal. i just wanna be able to go out and do normal things like a normal 25 year old can do......really hope someone can help me any advice is so thankful
Since having gallbladder surgery in December I’ve been sick everyday and have lost 15-20lbs unfortunately. They said there was a chance I could have developed ibs. Now the plus side of having no gallbladder is that it won’t kill me but....eating and having intestinal pain since then has been rough. Makes it hard to enjoy food and have to plan around having a bathroom nearby. But it’s a lot better than having my gallbladder explode. But having no solid stools has been something the doctor said could last a year if it hasn’t gone away the first few weeks of surgery.
That sounds like your body is cleansing. Like DEEP cleansing. And that's an understatement in and of itself. If I'm recalling my cousins scenario correctly, he was going through much the same thing as you and went to probiotics as an option, and his doctor at the time warned him that this could happen and should come in for further testing if it did (it did happen), a few blood works later, and she actually advised him to continue since it was basically doing a really deep and thorough scrubbing. But continue in moderation, like 1 'dose' every 3 days, instead of every day. All that said and done tho, that was a really niche case. Could it be the same for you? Probably. Is it likely, maybe not so much.
I’m not a doctor, just a dog with keyboard access: If you want to experiment further, you might try slowly adding some soluble fibre (e.g. psyllium husk) to your diet. Psyllium is usually advertised as helping with constipation, but it absorbs water, so it’s not bad for mild diarrhoea either, and it’s a pretty common first-line suggestion for IBS. Might be worth considering before going down the road of elimination diets or medications. (But remember: I’m not your doctor, just a dog, and a thorough medical evaluation would be worthwhile regardless of whether any suggestion works or not.)
Someone with IBS here (specifically IBS-C) and that's what my doctor actually suggested. So seconding this hard. It's been helpful barring one circumstance that Stephen won't have to worry about.
I'm glad to hear you're feeling better and that you are planning to go get checked out when you are able to. 👍 It sucks when a treatment plan doesn't work out, but at least you have some more data to bring forward when you do eventually talk to someone. All those little details can help nail down your actual issue faster.
Stephen, please, try fibers. Fibers it what saved me. I have oats every morning, and I have as many fibrous vegetables as I can. Metamucil from time to time. But please try it. And yes. It's a poop vlog. And you know what? We're here for the ride. Poop talk today? Sure. I'm down. lol
If I may, can please recommend the book "How not to die" by Dr Greger. It's a book that goes into the science of how diet & various foods effect your body in ways which aren't generally known because its not taught in school. I've always felt you and Mal could benefit from reading it based off various vlogs. It's not that long of a book (it physically looks bigger than it is because he sites all scientific research he referenced end of the book) and all of the proceeds from his books are donated to charity. It's personally changed my life so I'd love if you guys would benefit from it as well. Hope it helps if you guys decide to read it! 💙💙💙
1 It changed my life too! Stephen, if you read this, this is the book I messaged you that I sent via Amazon. It arrived to your PO BOX today! Without trying to sound too corny change begins with what you put in your mouth.
Ah yes, IBS. The crappiest (lol) condition. I’m right there with you man - I have extremely similar issues with my bowels due to having my gallbladder removed at 17, and it’s been 16 years now since then and it’s still the same. I have seen a doctor and he basically recommended Metamucil, which tastes like utter ass, so I’ve just rolled with it. Mine isn’t really fixable cause lol can’t put a gallbladder back in, but I can guarantee it’s 100% worth checking out. Your feelings are valid, wanting to get better and know what’s going on is valid. Fear and worry is valid. I hope you get the chance to see someone soon.
I understand a bit more now why they call Steven grandpa. All joking aside this made me feel I should get checked in the future. Lately I been getting heartburn more often, before this year I only got it a hand full of times. I'm guessing it's due to stress.
I'm glad you're feeling better and returning to your normal, Stephen. I don't wanna pressure you or anything, but even if you're planning on going to a doctor in the After Times, is there not a possibility of doing a videocall or even a phone call with a doctor about it? Even if just to make sure you're not at risk of a graver (is that the word?) problem? That's what I would do, but hey, you're not me and I'm not from the US, so I don't know how all that stuff is handled over there. I just wanna see you fine. Hope you feel better and you can fix your problems, man.
Is UA-cam going crazy with ads lately? I watched Chugga's video the other day and it felt like ever five minutes there was ads. Here I skip through the video just get them out of way. i found more ads here then last vlog.
I also have IBS and it can alternate between both hard/soft. Not fun. Lactose intolerance makes it worse for sure. Been this way since I was around 15.
As someone who has had problems for years, your certainty that you have IBS may be leading you down a road of not considering other factors. Simple things like looking at soluble versus insoluble fiber in one's diet can be very effective at helping issues in the bathroom. I'm not an expert on those things, so I can't speak to specifics, but it sounds like a starting point that you might want to look at. Turning 30 is often a time to make sure you're doing what you need to do with your body, considering the average 20-year-old body could probably survive on nuclear waste.
If this is what's "normal" for you then your plan going forward sounds good as long as it's not getting worse. But if things get worse then you should see a doctor sooner. I've had gastric issues myself on an off over the last couple of years, most recently was a little over a month ago. Previously I just put it down to a stomach virus or something but it happened enough times to make me suspicious that there could be an underlying cause. During the most recent bout I had a blood test, and the results were concerning enough that the doctor sent me straight to hospital. I'm on meds for the time being (not permanently but they treated me with one that you can't suddenly stop, you have to gradually reduce the dosage over several weeks) and feeling a lot better, but they've yet to identify the cause and I'm awaiting further hospital visits which will hopefully shed some light. Hope you're able to get this sorted and feel better soon.
Iknowyou won't listen to me but I will still try do a carnivore diet for a month eat eggs and meat your system should get better nothing is better than a elimination diet lots of foods hurt people like grains bread vegetable oils and more naturally fixing this is best the Dr. Will just prescribe a medication that at best will be a bandaid and not cure the issue you could bulk freeze alot of meat you can do as you wish I hope the best for you I just had to say my peace I think medication is a last resort after all natural options have been tried
So Stephen, if I got this right, you never got tested for *anything* at all? Cause to me, it really sounds like you might actually be lactose intolerant. I say this because I myself am lactose intolerant, and everything you just described in this video, and I do mean EVERYTHING, I have been through to the letter. It was only after I completely, fully cut out all dairy from my diet, no excuses, no compromise, just 100% dairy-free, that I got better. Additionally, I went through this without knowing what it was for a couple of *years* because the doctor I was seeing completely neglected to test me for lactose intolerance and just went straight to harder shit (medication, endoscopy, colonoscopy, the works), so if you're reading this I *emphatically urge you* to *go out of your way to get tested for lactose intolerance FIRST.* The test is extremely simple, you just drink a thing and get a couple of blood samples taken, and if it turns out that you ARE, it's gonna save you A LOT of suffering down the road.
I know coffee affects *my* IBS, but that's less the caffeine (I can handle high-octane energy drinks, tea, and soda pops) and more something else. Probably the acid content; I can't drink coffee *at all* without dairy/creamer and sugar, but again, coffee isn't much more acidic than some sodas.
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Have you considered doing a virtual appointment with a gastroenterologist? That would give you a chance to go over your medical record and more recent symptoms and figure out some options for what labs, imaging, etc. might shed light on your situation. You might decide not to enter a medical setting until pandemic-related risks subside in your area, but you'll be farther along in your investigation this way. Keep in mind, it can take weeks to get on the calendar of a specialist -- doing a virtual appointment could save you time and discomfort once you do decide to enter a medical setting again.
I have a video call with a gastroenterologist on Wednesday that I scheduled five weeks ago. The pandemic interrupted my investigation into a long-term problem, and like you I've been tolerating it for a while. I still don't know if I will go in for diagnostics as soon as possible. But, I feel better knowing I'm making whatever progress I can right now.
The irony that I sat on the toilet to watch this vlog BEFORE realizing the topic.
But I’m actually really glad you’re talking about this so openly because I think you may have just made me aware of some very similar issues I’ve been experiencing for an equally long time that I just accepted as normal. I’m really bad with this sort of stuff, and if something is off about me I usually assume it’ll get better after some time or rest. But my stomach has not been what most would consider good for quite a while, and I’ve even had on more than one occasion stool with the one color you really don’t want to see there. I think it’s about time I start taking that more seriously as well, so thank you for waking me up to not accepting “my normal” as actually “ok.”
As a young adult myself, I can honestly say that getting a colonoscopy when my stomach issues grew to ridiculous proportions in my final semester of college and it was interfering with my life. Ruling out anything that way really helped put me at ease. It's something to think about.
Hi Stephen! I have IBS as well. I hope you are able to keep it under control and that you don’t go through much more pain.
I May not be a doctor, but I am healthcare provider. I’ve always told my patients that the FODMAP diet could help alleviate or lessen symptoms. Unfortunately caffeine is a known a trigger for IBS as well. By the way thank you for opening up.
Just for the record he has tried cutting out caffeine before and it didn’t help him.
@@ThunderHam FODMAP + no caffeine could have a significant impact, but that's a good point.
I’m glad you’re not afraid to speak out on this, because I’ve got very similar issues and hearing someone else speak out makes me feel less alone
White stool can indicate an underlying issue of your liver or gallbladder. The liver produces bile and if it doesn't produce enough then the stool will become white. Gastro doctors are taking serious precautions because majority of patients are immune compromised so it's worth looking into and going to see. I dealt with mine for months including during my honeymoon. Once I went and got diagnosed I've felt so much better. Either way, my wife and I hope you feel better! Your patrons Hannahmo
I totally understand lifelong struggles of bowel problems. I’ve always had some amount of problems, but ever since I had my gallbladder removed I’ve had constant worries over my poop and frequency of pooping.
Hopefully in the after times you could finally have this looked into!
I lived with what my normal was for 15-20 years and I had a giant stress thing happen on thanksgiving last year that broke the chain of my normal and in january i had to stay in the hospital for 11 days and find out i have Chronic Heart Failure. I've changed everything about my diet, habits, just because I found out if i didn't change I had 5 years maybe to live (hospital cardiologist words). Please just have a phone appt with your primary and tell them about your "normal" just to make sure they are ok with it, The Biggest Thing you have to remind yourself is that you CAN'T tell the doctor something he hasn't seen before. they are the expert. I repeated that to myself when I found myself doubting what they said.
I'm glad you're willing to talk about your digestive problems so openly and that you are going back to your normal. I have been having digestive problems for the last two years that doctors still can't figure out and can't imagine what it's like to be dealing with them for 15 years. Hopefully when you are able to go to the gastroenterologist you can get some answers and see improvements. I hope you feel better soon!!
As someone who was diagnosed with colitis ulcerosa just 2 years ago I know what it is you're going through. Stress was a huge factor that dictated how my trips to the bathroom went. It became as bad as 7 to 10 trips to the bathroom per day. When the color black started to appear more frequently I was sent to the hospital to get a coloscopy.
Long and behold autoimmune disease.
But honestly it was the best thing I could've done cause now I am on a medicine called enthyvio which is something you get at first in 2 week interval and then it pans out so you only need to get an IV every 8 weeks. I am absolutely fine now.
I don't know how the healthcare in the states would handle it since it appears to be an expensive medicine. In germany I only have to pay 10€ for it and the rest is taken care of by my healthcare.
If you happen to choose the same path as me and you get told to take something called Humira, STAY AWAY FROM IT. The only thing it actively does is make you even more susceptible for colds.
Anyways hope you find something that will make you get better.
I'm sorry u have been dealing with this for so long. I have been dealing with similar symptoms for 10 years and it sucks. Turns out i have a combination of IBS and stomach paralysis. I appreciate you being open with us about your stomach problems. It has helped me knowing I'm not alone. I hope u can find a way to fix it or at least treat the symptoms. Take care of yourself.
I've had stomach/intestinal issues most of my life. Once I graduated high-school my issues only got worse. Went to a dr for what I thought was maybe IBS. I was referred to a GI and was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. That was 11 years ago. I've since mostly managed my condition with a few diet changes and medications. hope you can see a GI as soon as possible. Take care and take it easy ✌
I’m fairly certain it’s not IBS but I also have loos stool issues, the reason I say I that it’s not IBS is I didn’t have problems until I started take meds for my anxiety and depression. Now it seems like no matter what meds I take I almost always have loose stool, there could be more too if I suppose but I’ve also had blood work done in the past and nothing serious was brought to my attention.
In any case, I’ve kinda accepted that this is how my body works now; I know I probably shouldn’t do that but since I need my meds to function I’m not sure what else to do about it.
I had to due a comprehensive stool profile to find the major issues with my gut. But it help direct my care as I chose to go to a functional medicine doctor instead of GI doctor. I'm thankful as much better
Its good to be aware of it. Its like me I have digestive issues GERD and mild IBS so I have a higher chance of esophageal cancer and bowel cancers. Its ok to talk about it because its important to check those out if you have a higher predisposition to some cancers.
Thank you for the update. I’m very glad things are at least be going back to your normal, and that you’re planning on seeing a specialist once we’re closer to the “after times”. Hopefully you can figure everything out 👍
I'm not sure you're whole medical history, but I've been dealing with stomach stuff since 8th grade and it started with a SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) diagnosis. It goes hand in hand with IBS a lot and may be worth a google and a talking to a good gastroenterologist/gastrologist. Probiotics can cause funky reactions with it as well,especially if untreated. Also, gallbladder problems can cause loose stool. Hope that can be of some help!
One of these days (/months) you need to make a more concerted effort to cut out dairy. Not half-cut it out, have Mal nip any cheese before it hits your plate if it helps. I'm not going to say it IS the problem, I'm not a doctor, but it can't hurt to really try.
Hope You get well my friend
For me, my IBS manifests more with stress than foods. I was prescribed Mebeverine on the NHS and as long as I kept taking it every day, it stopped the stomach pain completely. My best advice to anyone is to go see a doctor, and they'll help you figure out the best way to manage your condition adapted to your personal needs and situation. It hits everyone different.
I have the issue of being too comfortable talking about stool issues, and not noticing things like my SO eating at the time. Side effect of Celiac disease - if I'm contaminated with gluten, fun stuff happens.
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Wish I was more informed on the topic, but all I can offer is my love and support. Glad you’re so open about things and still in good spirits; all the best grandpa.
I sincerely hope that this *thing* doesn't affect your health on the long term. Sending virtual good health vibes your way!
It’s refreshing to hear someone be comfortable talking about this topic especially amongst IBD sufferers. I would suggest you start keeping a food journal Stephen to help identify problem foods. Keep us updated on your progress! :)
He did that for quite a while and last weekish? Or so he said that nothing really stood out as a trigger
For me with my ibs I have been told not to eat spicy foods, Nothing with red/green etc peppers, limit black and white pepper, No Kerry Spices and no garlic. Basically if it gives heat or oompf to your dish dont eat it. Also dont eat greacy stuff too much. Though my ibs is more severe intestinal pain rather than stool problems.
Black stool by the by can also just be old stool that was in your bowels too long. Does sound like you had an allergic reaction to the probiotics though.
I have problems with garlic, too much spice and even onions as well, they make my digestion very unhappy. Too much caffeine (the worst is in form of coffee) as well. I'd try cutting back on those things too, especially spice, since you tend to put a lot of that in every dish Stephen.
You can take Metamusel it might help
Hope ya feel better Stephen!
glad to hear your feeling better after stopping the probiotic. IBS can be horrible to deal with, so too can a food allergy. my husband has a mild form of IBS but it has gotten easier to deal with once he cut out a lot of lactose and switched to almond yogurt instead of normal yogurt. he always had bathroom issues after chicken and thought it was due to his IBS, turns out he was allergic to chicken (he's fine as long as he doesn't eat chicken). I'd say until you see someone definitely keep a diet journal noting what you ate and when things/ symptoms started. might help to determine what to cut back on first.
“Bathroom issues” well pretty recently I became (?) (idk how it works) lactose intolerant, after two and a half years of bugging my best friend about her being lactose intolerant. I am feeling the full blunt force of karma.
Completely downed my entire meal from Taco Bell through this and I don’t know if I should be proud.
I think there is a spectrum of poop from constipated to diarrhea. If 1 is "I cannot poop" and 10 is "explosive diarrhea " you seem to be in the 7-9 range. I also have abnormal poop in the opposite direction. I have basically had constipation my whole life. I'm 3 on my scale and occasionally dipped to 2. One of my earliest memories is of my mom taking me to a doctor who basically gave me advice to help me poop. The advice was basically "push a little less hard and let your butt do its job." Now ant softness of poop makes me panic because for decades it was foreign to me.
Stephen: I left it there because Mal was eating.
Me: *continues to eat while watching this whole Vlog*
Glad to see ur getting checked up and I hope for the best for you !
I haven't said anything before because who wants unsolicited advice? But now I want to say I understand where you're coming from, wanting to get better. I have a number of chronic conditions so I can relate. I have a bit of advice: be ready to take the reins on your care. In a perfect world a doctor would look at your symptoms and know what tests to run or what treatment to offer, but this isn't a perfect world and medicine is not the exact science we're led to believe it is. Do your own research and don't be afraid to say "I want to be tested for X" or something like that. Doctors in this country are stretched too thin, unable to give much time and attention to each patient, so even the most skilled and attentive will miss things. Be ready to get the ball rolling yourself (or have someone else help). And if you run across a doctor who takes offense to that, drop em like a hot potato because it's your body and your life, so it's your rules. (I personally have not had any of my doctors react negatively, they actually praised me for being proactive!) I'd probably still be too weak to walk and on my way to organ failure if I hadn't done some Googling and asked my doctor to run a fluorescent nuclear antibody panel. Mine is a pretty classic presentation of a lupus-type autoimmune disease, but that wasn't considered as a diagnosis until I asked for the test because, like I said, doctors have a lot on their plates and medicine is weird. And that's only my most recent major problem, it wasn't the first time I had to say "could it be this?"
Good vibes to you!
First off - hope you and Mal are doing okay with the storm stuff. I can't remember exactly where you are but thought would send good thoughts. Also... I agree with others to look at your diet. The book recommended sounds good - I'm going to look into it myself! - but it might be as simple as eating a bit less processed foods. I know, it sucks, but a thought. Glad to hear you're feeling more of your normal!
Sending my wishes that things will get better for you, Stephen. My mom always said when your body is trying to tell you something, listen to it.
So what you’re saying is that in a few months we should expect a “Stephen’s First Colonoscopy” video?
This might be a bit late in coming, but I had a thought. Why don't you find a doc who does telehealth appointments? That would allow you to talk to someone about this without having to go in somewhere.
i have exactly the same problem......stool is very loose but my stomach only seems to be active when i leave the house which makes for uncomfortable situations......i really dont know who i can see my doctor told me i needed to see a therapist :/ which is absurd to me when i know its not normal. i just wanna be able to go out and do normal things like a normal 25 year old can do......really hope someone can help me any advice is so thankful
Since having gallbladder surgery in December I’ve been sick everyday and have lost 15-20lbs unfortunately. They said there was a chance I could have developed ibs. Now the plus side of having no gallbladder is that it won’t kill me but....eating and having intestinal pain since then has been rough. Makes it hard to enjoy food and have to plan around having a bathroom nearby. But it’s a lot better than having my gallbladder explode. But having no solid stools has been something the doctor said could last a year if it hasn’t gone away the first few weeks of surgery.
That sounds like your body is cleansing. Like DEEP cleansing. And that's an understatement in and of itself. If I'm recalling my cousins scenario correctly, he was going through much the same thing as you and went to probiotics as an option, and his doctor at the time warned him that this could happen and should come in for further testing if it did (it did happen), a few blood works later, and she actually advised him to continue since it was basically doing a really deep and thorough scrubbing. But continue in moderation, like 1 'dose' every 3 days, instead of every day. All that said and done tho, that was a really niche case. Could it be the same for you? Probably. Is it likely, maybe not so much.
I’m not a doctor, just a dog with keyboard access: If you want to experiment further, you might try slowly adding some soluble fibre (e.g. psyllium husk) to your diet. Psyllium is usually advertised as helping with constipation, but it absorbs water, so it’s not bad for mild diarrhoea either, and it’s a pretty common first-line suggestion for IBS. Might be worth considering before going down the road of elimination diets or medications. (But remember: I’m not your doctor, just a dog, and a thorough medical evaluation would be worthwhile regardless of whether any suggestion works or not.)
Someone with IBS here (specifically IBS-C) and that's what my doctor actually suggested. So seconding this hard. It's been helpful barring one circumstance that Stephen won't have to worry about.
Hope things get better Stephen
stephen's descriptions were so detailed, i could actually start smelling this video
I'm glad to hear you're feeling better and that you are planning to go get checked out when you are able to. 👍 It sucks when a treatment plan doesn't work out, but at least you have some more data to bring forward when you do eventually talk to someone. All those little details can help nail down your actual issue faster.
Get tested for ibs or ibd or crohn's it's not fun to think about but my wife has leg issues and put it off a little too long
Stephen, please, try fibers. Fibers it what saved me. I have oats every morning, and I have as many fibrous vegetables as I can. Metamucil from time to time. But please try it. And yes. It's a poop vlog. And you know what? We're here for the ride. Poop talk today? Sure. I'm down. lol
If I may, can please recommend the book "How not to die" by Dr Greger. It's a book that goes into the science of how diet & various foods effect your body in ways which aren't generally known because its not taught in school. I've always felt you and Mal could benefit from reading it based off various vlogs. It's not that long of a book (it physically looks bigger than it is because he sites all scientific research he referenced end of the book) and all of the proceeds from his books are donated to charity. It's personally changed my life so I'd love if you guys would benefit from it as well. Hope it helps if you guys decide to read it! 💙💙💙
1 It changed my life too! Stephen, if you read this, this is the book I messaged you that I sent via Amazon. It arrived to your PO BOX today! Without trying to sound too corny change begins with what you put in your mouth.
I'm reading this right now! It really is helpful.
I hope you manage to get it resolved soon and that things look up for you!
Ah yes, IBS. The crappiest (lol) condition. I’m right there with you man - I have extremely similar issues with my bowels due to having my gallbladder removed at 17, and it’s been 16 years now since then and it’s still the same. I have seen a doctor and he basically recommended Metamucil, which tastes like utter ass, so I’ve just rolled with it. Mine isn’t really fixable cause lol can’t put a gallbladder back in, but I can guarantee it’s 100% worth checking out. Your feelings are valid, wanting to get better and know what’s going on is valid. Fear and worry is valid. I hope you get the chance to see someone soon.
I suffer from ibs as well ever since I had my gallbladder removed over 8 years ago.
Dunno if this is a place to joke but when you said "Normal Stephen Sool" I was like, oh, Stephen Stool, is that a new channel....
I understand a bit more now why they call Steven grandpa. All joking aside this made me feel I should get checked in the future. Lately I been getting heartburn more often, before this year I only got it a hand full of times. I'm guessing it's due to stress.
I'm glad you're feeling better and returning to your normal, Stephen. I don't wanna pressure you or anything, but even if you're planning on going to a doctor in the After Times, is there not a possibility of doing a videocall or even a phone call with a doctor about it? Even if just to make sure you're not at risk of a graver (is that the word?) problem? That's what I would do, but hey, you're not me and I'm not from the US, so I don't know how all that stuff is handled over there. I just wanna see you fine. Hope you feel better and you can fix your problems, man.
Is UA-cam going crazy with ads lately? I watched Chugga's video the other day and it felt like ever five minutes there was ads. Here I skip through the video just get them out of way. i found more ads here then last vlog.
I had like 4 ads on this video. I know UA-cam enabled midroll ads on everything lately.
Most likely for the medical test you'll have to poop in a cup. It's poop delivery time.
Stephen, to his bowels: This year, I am sick and TIRED of your crap!
“Everything was made from... sand!” BUILD A CASTLE! 🤣
I also have IBS and it can alternate between both hard/soft. Not fun. Lactose intolerance makes it worse for sure. Been this way since I was around 15.
if you could only say to pat sajak: "i'd like to buy a bowel"
Glad you're taking care of yourself. Hope everything works out well for you!
Serious topics today. Take care, Stephen.
I have had issues all my life too and its got worse recently and ive had to try many different probiotics till I found 1 that helped me better
As someone who has had problems for years, your certainty that you have IBS may be leading you down a road of not considering other factors. Simple things like looking at soluble versus insoluble fiber in one's diet can be very effective at helping issues in the bathroom. I'm not an expert on those things, so I can't speak to specifics, but it sounds like a starting point that you might want to look at. Turning 30 is often a time to make sure you're doing what you need to do with your body, considering the average 20-year-old body could probably survive on nuclear waste.
If this is what's "normal" for you then your plan going forward sounds good as long as it's not getting worse. But if things get worse then you should see a doctor sooner. I've had gastric issues myself on an off over the last couple of years, most recently was a little over a month ago. Previously I just put it down to a stomach virus or something but it happened enough times to make me suspicious that there could be an underlying cause. During the most recent bout I had a blood test, and the results were concerning enough that the doctor sent me straight to hospital. I'm on meds for the time being (not permanently but they treated me with one that you can't suddenly stop, you have to gradually reduce the dosage over several weeks) and feeling a lot better, but they've yet to identify the cause and I'm awaiting further hospital visits which will hopefully shed some light.
Hope you're able to get this sorted and feel better soon.
Hope you get better!
Hey man. S*** happens.
Dang, this is the earliest I've ever made it to a vlog. Hi everyone :3
Hai friend
god I must be old if I am interested in this kind of talk.
Do you have dietary allergies?
"Do do do" by Silent Partner. I see what you did there.
oatmeal
Grandpa talks about his poops for 16 minutes straight
Guess I’m watching oatmeal now :o
This was not oatmeal
This feels oddly familiar after watching a load of the Cat Poop vlogs a month or two ago.
Hope you feel better soon Stephen.
I got an ad for a food service during this.....yeah, no thanks
I'm pretty sure I have IBS too, I almost never have solid stool.. might also just be that I'm lactose intolerant and most of my diet has dairy 😅
Hello Stephen happy Sunday
I'm so glad you're going. This combined with your weight loss is concerning.
I have no idea if this will help you, but what really helps me with this stuff is taking chia seeds!
Iknowyou won't listen to me but I will still try do a carnivore diet for a month eat eggs and meat your system should get better nothing is better than a elimination diet lots of foods hurt people like grains bread vegetable oils and more naturally fixing this is best the Dr. Will just prescribe a medication that at best will be a bandaid and not cure the issue you could bulk freeze alot of meat you can do as you wish I hope the best for you I just had to say my peace I think medication is a last resort after all natural options have been tried
So Stephen, if I got this right, you never got tested for *anything* at all? Cause to me, it really sounds like you might actually be lactose intolerant.
I say this because I myself am lactose intolerant, and everything you just described in this video, and I do mean EVERYTHING, I have been through to the letter. It was only after I completely, fully cut out all dairy from my diet, no excuses, no compromise, just 100% dairy-free, that I got better.
Additionally, I went through this without knowing what it was for a couple of *years* because the doctor I was seeing completely neglected to test me for lactose intolerance and just went straight to harder shit (medication, endoscopy, colonoscopy, the works), so if you're reading this I *emphatically urge you* to *go out of your way to get tested for lactose intolerance FIRST.* The test is extremely simple, you just drink a thing and get a couple of blood samples taken, and if it turns out that you ARE, it's gonna save you A LOT of suffering down the road.
I know someone who has IBS and he thinks one cause of his might be caffeine.
I know coffee affects *my* IBS, but that's less the caffeine (I can handle high-octane energy drinks, tea, and soda pops) and more something else. Probably the acid content; I can't drink coffee *at all* without dairy/creamer and sugar, but again, coffee isn't much more acidic than some sodas.
mmm....Oatmeal