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Infrequent Bowel Movements No Effect Of Metamucil Concerned

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Dr. Vasanth MD

had a hemroidectomy in November . Still hurts when I have a bowel movement. taking metamucil everyday noticing my bowels are stringy and lumpy. Also not digesting some food it looks like.. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Vasanth ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Klerida Shehu MD

I have been having light yellow almost beige bowel movements for three days now. Started Metamucil a week ago . Could this be causing it and should I be concerned. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Klerida Shehu ( Gastroenterologist)
Dr. Ramesh Kumar MD

heavy, I think. I've tried XXXXXXX Metamucil , dried fruit. Hardly any gas and no bowel movement ...I haven't had a bowel movement for 5 days. I've had bariatric surgery and my gall bladder... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ramesh Kumar ( Gastroenterologist)
Dr.   Sunil MD

I have urgent...........can t make it 25 feet, bowel movements, soft, foul smell, lose control of bowels three times a week at least. not triggered by food, am vegetarian, have tried Metamucil which... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Sunil ( Gastroenterologist)
Dr. Om Lakhani MD

concerned. Metamucil has no apparent effect. Any suggestions? Regards, XXXXXXX Melrose ...My daughter (40 years old) has a history of infrequent bowel movements, which... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Om Lakhani ( Diabetologist)

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Dr. Gursimran Kaur MD

I am pregnant and have been suffering from constipation. I started taking metamucil and have had strange bowel movements. It looks like little balls of stool connected by a long string...could this be ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Gursimran Kaur ( OBGYN)
Dr.     Ivan R. Rommstein MD

I am taking metamucil as prescribed and it s been about 1 week and now after a bowel movement, when ... metamucil have any effect on this color as it is orange flavor ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein ( General Surgeon)
Dr. Ejaz Ahmad MD

metamucil the rest of my life and he was right, ihave to take a lot of m.o.m. and metamucil, so was wondering what effect drinking a couple of cups of coffee each morning would have? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ejaz Ahmad ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Akhtarhusain MD

Bowel movements 18 year old female, weighing 76kg and 181cm tall. My bowel movements occur only every 4 or so days, but I have been previously told that taking metamucil our a fibre... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Akhtarhusain ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr.  Ralph Chambers MD

and my stomach is bothering me a bit. I drink two Metamucil packets a day? Is this cause for concern ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ralph Chambers ( General & Family Physician)