frequent bowel movements

[tomtom23]

Lately I have been experiencing very frequent bowel movments during the course of the day. 3 to 4 each morning, then another 2 - 3 the rest of the day.  What can be causing this.  My doctor suggested taking Metamucil fiber, which I do, so he suggested taking more.  I am up to 4 doses a day, but no change?  Any suggestions?

[kim198226]

You did not specify if your bowel  movements were loose.  If so, having gone through the problems I'm going through at present with my daughter, get a referral to a gastrointestinal doctor.  There are many important tests that could be done, stool studies, colonoscopy, capsule endoscopy, upper gi series, etc.  Please call your doctor.  I would feel good to know I could have helped someone.

[junebugger]

I too had the same type of issue now for almost a year.  The fiber seems to help, I take the metamucil capsules, about 6 a day, two w/ each meal.  Its helped a lot, although some days it kinda relapses back to looser stools a couple times a day, most always right after I get up in the mornings.  Just remember to take them w/ plenty of water, if you dont, it could worsen the symptoms.