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Frances
I have a j pouch and about 2 years ago after pouchitus one right after the other. I had terrible pain and then i lost control of my bowels. Went to Cleveland clinic and was told due to the number of cases of pouchitus that the j pouch was week and the pain was the spasms and then i would loose control of my bowels. He put me on Belladonna/Opium and it gave me back some quality of my life. Its strong so i had to quick my job and readjust my life but ok with it.
My question is i have been under a lot of stress the last couple of weeks and i am having a lot more leakage than ever before and am getting worried. Can a lot of stress cause that to happen? I am hoping that is what it is.
Thanks
Frances

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Jan DollarJan DollarModerator, RN, retired
Well, yes and no. You cannot underestimate the effect stress can have. That said, I would not say that stress would definitely cause one specific symptom over another. Mostly, it would be just a worsening of general symptoms you may have. If you have had a sudden change with a new symptom, it is probably time for a phone call to the doctor. If it is stress induced, maybe treatment focused on the stress will help alleviate it. But, you could also have another bout of pouchitis too. You can't wish that away.

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FrancesFrancesMember
Thank you for responding.
If it does not get better in a couple of days i will e mail my doctor at Cleveland clinic. Dr Shen is my doctor there and he is great if i have a question and i e mail him he will answer me same day. If he thinks its pouchitus i will make the trip up to see him. My husband has to drive me but i am lucky to have a doctor about an hour and a half away.
Enjoy your evening
Frances
Frances

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