Gross Question FYI
#344406 - 04/12/09 08:58 PM
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robbiej
Reged: 02/28/08
Posts: 35
Loc: Seattle, WA
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Hello Everyone,
Long time IBS-D'er ( 25+yrs.) I read a lot of the posts, but don't often post myself. OK here is my question:
After an attack and many, many trips to the toilet, I often know I am at the "end" of my misery when I have this (AND THIS IS WHERE IT GETS GROSS....) liquid/jelly like substance that just drips out of me. I often have to wear a maxi pad because I can not control it (not that I can control my D either), but unlike the D, it don't even feel it coming out....it just drips out. Sometimes, there is/are cramps but usually, it's just drips. It is also whatever color the D was OR it can be clear/orange/brown. ( NO BLOOD)
When this is happening I know I am "done." However, this weekend I REALLY messed up and ate some very No-No food at my DH's birthday dinner Friday and have had this awful YUCK all weekend. My fault...Not complaining 
OK. Anyone know what I am talking about?
Thanks!
Robin
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The liquid/jelly is called mucus which is a clear, white, or yellow substance with the consistency of jelly which is produced by the mucous membrane of the large intestine. It protects the inner lining of the bowel and helps ease the passage of stool. It is not uncommon for IBSers pass mucus in the stool.
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Sly-
Why do you think it only happens at the end of the attack? I never see it during the beginning or during the very rare times I have a regular BM. My thought was that it was the only thing left in my intestines at that point and the cramps/contractions of my system just push it out. Sound about right?
Robin
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More mucus is produced during an attach probably as a result of irritation to the colon. It is always present but in smaller amounts even in a normal stool.
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