Hi there, is this something others with pouches have experienced? I only started running 3 months ago, but have always walked lots. I’ve had my internal pouch for years now and so was concerned when I started bleeding….however noticed these bleeds are following a run (now I’m going further, 5-7miles). I don’t seem to bleed any other time.
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I also experienced blood in the stool after running, years ago. It's the shocks from running and a weakened or inflammed mucosal barrier I think. Now I've been hardly ever running in the past years, while cycling is no problem.
Try to run as smooth as possible to reduce shocks and twist the body only little. I also experienced bloody stool on rare occasions after nordic walking in the past, which produces more twisting than normal walking.
And of course you should have your iron blood levels checked if bleeding happens too often.
Thanks SteveG this is very reassuring to hear and does make total sense. 🙏
Hey there. Long time runner and long time S-pouch. I get bleeding sometimes when I run in afternoon meaning with some food/stool inside me, especially nuts. I really have to watch out cause I'm on Xarelto for hx of DVTs. Do you get the bleeding when running on empty stomach like first thing in am?
Sean