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chronic loose stools

chronic loose stools

i'm a type 1 diabetic, diagnosed 4 years ago, 36 years old.   also diagnosed with celeac.  i follow a strict gluten free diet.
i am also vegetarian, and i limit dairy consumption.  
for years now i have had loose stools.  no abdominal pain, or discomfort, or cramping.  and i don't feel sick.   i have 3-4 bowel movements in the morning,  the first being the most solid, then progressively getting worse.  also finding undigested food in bowels.
the situation improved greatly, over night while i was on antibiotics for an unrelated illness, but then worsened again when i stopped taking them.
i have tried probiotics, but without success.  i have tried altering my diet, thinking i have too much fiber, but nothing seems to help.
i mentioned it to my doctor, but she didn't seem all that worried and didn't want to prescribe anything.
i feel like this will never end!  should i see a specialist?  i am making an appointment with an endocrinologist to try to get my diabetes under control, should i see someone else as well?
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Hi,
The possibilities include diarrhea due to diabetes, refractory sprue though there are other causes as well.
If you are losing weight or if the diarrheal episodes disturb your routine you need to consult a gastroenterologist for evaluation.
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i should also mention that i tried going dairy-free for 6 weeks and this didn't help the situation either.
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