Understanding What's "Normal" and What's a "Flareup" or another Issue

capperMember

I am just trying to get some sort of understanding of what constitutes a "flareup" and what is normal j-pouch behaviour.

I find that more frequent and smaller bowel movements with an inability to empty my pouch is a result of some pouch issues (either a flareup / pouchitis) or something like that. In addition, lots of gas and really loud bowel movement resembling a "motor-type" sound seems to be related to the same kind of issues.

Less frequent bowel movements, less gas, less noisy motor-like sounds, and the ability to empty my pouch with a pasty consistency seems to be a healthier and better functioning pouch.

If anyone could chime in with your own feedback on this it would be appreciated.

Thanks.

9/19/2312:26 AM

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Sara MarieMember

I agree with the above statements.

9/19/236:28 PM

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KushamiMember

Yes, that sounds right.

Watery BMs, a change in colour (slightly green or yellow) and smell, cramps and an achey feverish feeling can indicate pouchitis. You won’t necessarily get pouchitis, it’s just something to be aware of.

9/23/239:05 PM

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