frequency of stools

Ten could be a bit of a nuisance, less so if they are all during the day, leaving your sleep uninterrupted. It's above average for a healthy, well-functioning pouch. Are you experiencing any urgency or leakage? Most find that much more troublesome than the number of bathroom trips. What happens if you delay a trip to the bathroom?

I can't tell what medicines you've tried, so I can't make any useful suggestions along those lines.

Dear Scott,

Thanks for the response.

I'm pretty good during the day but sphincter control is weak which is awkward when I'm not near a bathroom.  Accidents happen.   My sleep is interrupted several times during the night but the problem is worst from about 5 to 10 PM.  The amount I eat at dinner doesn't seen to make any difference.  I avoid high fiber foods and limit intake of raw fruits and veggies.

I'm taking Lialda (related to Asacol) twice a day.  Also, Immodium before meals and Lomotil when things get bad.  Massive doses of Prednisone in years past have caused many serious side effects, including major bone loss.

I'm 79 years old and wonder if old age is a factor.

I will be seeing a GI specialist to determine if I have Crohn's in the pouch or what's left of my small intestine.

Toni

I usually go at least 8x per day. 1 during the night. 2-3 before work, 2 during working hours, 1 after dinner 1 before bed.  Throw an extra 1 or 2 occasionally  

I take 2 lomotil 4 X per day. Metamucil morning and night.