Pooping

[PerpetualImperfexion]

Is there any correlation between not pooping for 5 days and then pooping 3 times within 6 hours?

[ackmedsgirl666]

It sounds to me like your not following a steady diet and your Bowels are out of whack
The average person should have a bowel movement anywhere between 1-3 times a day
I get the same way and sometimes won't go for 3 days and then when I do I go like 6 times a day. I also have a poor diet
Maybe consider seeing your doc
He/she will probably prescribe you bowel stool softener to make you go
It also helps clear out the intestines and make pooping less frequent
I was on some sort of syrupy stuff as a child when I was having problems going to the loo
Good luck and also re-think your diet

[Steve Jobs]

There is correlation, in that it's definitely not healthy.
Bowel movements should be periodic and as regular as you can keep, just like your sleeping and eating schedule. It's best to review your diet and ensure you aren't going too strong on Proteins nor lacking in Fiber or other essentials.

[Mortal Coil]

Can you describe the texture of the crap? I mean, was it really hard or...?
And did you take any pills to help move it along? There is definitely a correlation but if you want to know what's going on you might need to give a few more details.

[MartyG]

Hey Derek....

I guess I don't know what you mean by correlation.

Are you surprised that you needed to go so many times? I wouldn't be surprised at all.....after 5 days there's a lot in there; you eliminate some...and more gradually works it's way down.

Seems completely correlated and expected to me.

I take it that such infrequency is not normal for you?