Hi thanks for the quick response.
I have been increasing my fiber as well as taking the metamucil. To no avail...hubby says that this has been going on too long and we are both getting frustrated. So any ideas are def'ly welcome. The links to are greatly appreciated.
I will start keeping a diary as suggested.
This morning I had a small toothpaste movement as soon as I finished I got a stabbing pain radiating from my behind into the area of my lower left side just to the right of the pelvic bone near my uterus, It still hurts although now it it is only a constant nagging ache when I move it hurts.
Thanks again
Kelly
Hi
Thanks for writing to the forum!
Tooth paste consistency of stool is normal. What is abnormal is the foul smell, mucus and only once per couple of weeks. This could be due to uncontrolled IBS. Constipation too is a symptom of IBS. Foul smelling stool is seen in various conditions including IBS. You can read more about this on: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003132.htm
There are many things you can do to lessen the discomfort.
"Keep a stress diary. Persons with an irritable bowel have an intestinal system that overreacts to food, stress, and hormonal changes. "Think of your irritable bowel as a built-in barometer, and use it to help you determine what things in your life are most stressful," “Log in your food and beverage intake, too. Certain foods and beverages, just like stress, can activate an irritable bowel, so it's also helpful to record in your diary the foods and beverages that give you the most trouble.”
“Add fiber to your diet. Many people with IBS do much better simply by adding fiber to their dietsFiber tends to be most effective with people who tend toward constipation and small, hard stools, but it may also help you if you're suffering from diarrhea. The best fiber to add to your diet is the nonsoluble type—found in bran, whole grains, fruit, and vegetables.
Call psyllium seed to the rescue. An easy way to increase your fiber intake is with crushed psyllium seed,
Go easy on the bran. If you are adding fiber such as bran to your diet, add it slowly to give your body time to adjust. Too much fiber, too fast, can produce gas”
Read more on this link: http://www.mothernature.com/Library/Bookshelf/Books/47/86.cfm
Hope this helps. Please let me know if there is any thing else and do keep me posted. Take care!